Metal and Nonmetal Mine Safety and Health Report of Investigation: Surface Nonmetal Mine (Gypsum), Fatal Fall of Person Accident, June 14, 2014, Chalk Hills Quarry, Diamond K Gypsum Inc., Emery, Emery County, Utah. Mine ID No. 42-02077.

摘要

On June 14, 2014, Kevin Lee Ames, Laborer, age 35, was injured at Chalk Hills Quarry, a gypsum facility. He was involved in the shipping process of the plant's operation. Just prior to the accident, Shift Supervisor John Smith left the immediate area where Ames was working to complete his regular check on the mills. When Smith returned, he found that the victim had sustained serious burns to his left arm and chest. Ames was transported to a hospital for treatment. The victim died on July 28, 2014 from mucormycosis (fungal infection) due to the burns.