Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull Gang, Parts Runner, Roustabout, Pick-Up Man, Pitman fatality

February 21, 2014 at 9:30 AM

Kosmos Cement Plant · CEMEX INC. · Jefferson County, KY

Investigator narrative

Without checking to ensure elevator car was present, contractor stepped into elevator shaft and fell approximately 25 feet landing on top of elevator car.

Record details

Classification: SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type: Fall onto or against objects
Activity at time: Walking, Running
Subunit / location: MILL OPERATION/PREPARATION PLANT
Source of injury: ELEVATORS,CAGES,SKIPS,ETC
Nature of injury: MULTIPLE INJURIES
Total mining experience: 0.42 years
Experience at this mine: 0.42 years
Experience in this job: 0.42 years
Mine type: Facility
Sector: Metal/Nonmetal

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