Mining Incidents
Fatality · MSHA Record #220090690052

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

February 26, 2009 at 2:08 PM
Covol Fuels No. 2, LLC · Surface · Coal
Muhlenberg County, KY
ClassificationSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
TypeFall from ladders
Investigator narrative
Installing a rolling steel door, the victim was on a stepladder - Lost his balance and fell approximately 7 feet landing on a concrete floor. He died from his injuries. He was taken by helicopter to the hospital (St. Mary's in Evansville, IN.)
Record details
Activity at time of incident
Machine Maintenance
Subunit / location
MILL OPERATION/PREPARATION PLANT
Accident type
Fall from ladders
Source of injury
FLOOR,WALKING SURF-NOT UG
Nature of injury
MULTIPLE INJURIES
Experience in this job
12 years
Degree of injury
FATALITY
Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 220090690052 · Mine ID 1519205Trainer view →