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

September 20, 2017 at 11:30 AM

ARGOS ROBERTA PLANT · Quikrete Construction Materials, LLC · Shelby County, AL

Investigator narrative

Rope access technician was performing inspection of downcomer duct. Around 11:30a.m.the technician became unresponsive by radio. Upon rescue and removal from downcomer duct, technician was alert and responsive with apparent head and leg injuries. Technician was transported to the hospital where they passed away on 9/21/2017.

Record details

Classification: FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS
Accident type: Struck by falling object
Activity at time: Inspect Equipment Or Mine
Subunit / location: MILL OPERATION/PREPARATION PLANT
Source of injury: MISCELLANEOUS,NEC
Nature of injury: MULTIPLE INJURIES
Total mining experience: 0.02 years
Experience at this mine: 0.02 years
Experience in this job: 1 year
Mine type: Facility
Sector: Metal/Nonmetal

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