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

October 19, 2009 at 6:30 AM

Boone Quarry · Sterling Materials · Gallatin County, KY

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

Classification: SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type: Fall from machine
Activity at time: Machine Maintenance
Subunit / location: SURFACE AT UNDERGROUND
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
Mine type: Underground
Sector: Metal/Nonmetal

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