Fatality · MSHA Record #220093010016

Maintenance Man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire Tech, Field Service Tech

Name: Maintenance Man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire Tech, Field Service Tech fatality at Boone Quarry
Start: 2009-10-19
Location: Boone Quarry

October 19, 2009 at 6:30 AM

Boone Quarry · Underground · Metal/Nonmetal

Operator: Sterling Materials (Boone Trust, Samuel A.B. (Alex) Boone Trustee)

Gallatin County, KY

ClassificationSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

TypeFall from machine

Investigator narrative

VICTIM WAS ON A BELT CONVEYOR TO CUT OFF A LOOSE PIECE OF BELT. HE FELL APPROXIMATELY 20 FEET TO THE GROUND BELOW. HE DIED ON JANUARY 11, 2011. HARD FROST THE MORNING OF THE ACCIDENT. FAILED TO WEAR COMPANY SUPPLIED SAFETY HARNESS.

Record details

Activity at time of incident: Machine Maintenance
Subunit / location: SURFACE AT UNDERGROUND
Accident type: Fall from machine
Source of injury: GROUND
Nature of injury: FRACTURE,CHIP
Total mining experience: 5 years
Experience at this mine: 5 years
Experience in this job: 5 years
Degree of injury: FATALITY

Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 220093010016 · Mine ID 1518068Trainer view →