Fatality · MSHA Record #220093370016
Maintenance Man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire Tech, Field Service Tech
November 23, 2009 at 5:50 PM
Operator: Perry County Coal Corporation (TECO Energy Inc)
Perry County, KY
ClassificationHOISTING
TypeStruck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
Investigator narrative
Two employees were struck by the boom of the pivoting hoist. At this point in the investigation, it appears that the boom or boom hoist ropes came in contact with an adjacent structure as the boom was being lowered. The elevation of the boom changed suddenly as the boom hoist rope or boom lost contact with the structure, striking both individuals.
Record details
- Activity at time of incident
- Machine Maintenance
- Subunit / location
- STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
- Accident type
- Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
- Source of injury
- CRANES,DERRICKS
- Nature of injury
- MULTIPLE INJURIES
- Total mining experience
- 4.19 years
- Experience at this mine
- 0.21 years
- Experience in this job
- 0.21 years
- Degree of injury
- FATALITY
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Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 220093370016 · Mine ID 1519364Trainer view →