Mitchell v. APAC, Inc.
N/AOUTCOME: $650,000.00 settlement
Plaintiff was a 27 year old licensed blaster employed by Austin Power Company performing blasting services at Defendant's rock quarry in Van Buren, Arkansas. Defendant, the quarry operator, requested ... Plaintiff blast a section of rock outside a 70 foot crack traversing across a corner at the top of the high wall. This section of rock suddenly fell while Plaintiff was preparing the area but before any blasting. Plaintiff suffered hip, shoulder, and wrist fractures.
