Metal Nonmetal Mine Fatal Accident Investigation Report 26 Mine
OVERVIEW On November 10 2014 Carl A Hixon Crusher Operator age 45 was using a torch to cut a drill bit wedged in a jaw crusher when the bit released and struck him On November 10 2014 Hixon slid approximately 12 feet downward on a piece of rubber belting and climbed into the jaw crusher see Figure 1