skip navigational linksDepartment of Labor Seal U.S. Department of Labor
Mine Safety and Health Administration
Protecting Miners' Safety and Health Since 1978		 Photos representing the mining workforce
www.msha.gov
[skip navigational links]Search MSHA Advanced Options | A to Z | Help
Find It! in DOL | Compliance Assistance |    
Stay Out Stay Alive Fatal Accident Summaries
for 2008


October 2, 2008

A 37 year Texas man drowned after his truck fell into a quarry at the sand and gravel plant where he worked for five years.

The local sheriff’s investigators believe the victim failed to negotiate a turn on a road and drove his truck into the quarry filled with about 35 feet of water.

The vicitm’s family members contacted local authorities after he did not return home from work

Local dive teams searched the water and discovered the victim’s truck. His body was discovered about three hours later in 17 feet of water.



Back to Top   Back to Top www.msha.gov www.dol.gov
Frequently Asked Questions | Freedom of Information Act | Customer Survey
Accessibility | Privacy & Security Statement | Disclaimers
Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA)
1100 Wilson Boulevard, 21st Floor
Arlington, VA 22209-3939		 Phone:    (202) 693-9400
Fax-on-demand: (202) 693-9401
Technical (web) questions: Webmaster
On-line Filing Help: MSHAhelpdesk@dol.gov
or call (877) 778-6055
Contact Us