MSHA Reports 14th Fatality

The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) reported that on Aug. 26, two miners at Chilton Inc., Cowlitz, Wash., were preparing a mobile track-mounted jaw crusher for shipping off-site. The crusher was missing the upper wrist pin from the hydraulic cylinder that raises and lowers the right hopper extension. The right hopper extension was secured in place by wedges. The victim was…

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