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

February 26, 2009 at 2:08 PM

Covol Fuels No. 2, LLC · Covol Fuels No 2 LLC · Muhlenberg County, KY

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

Classification: SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type: Fall from ladders
Activity at time: Machine Maintenance
Subunit / location: MILL OPERATION/PREPARATION PLANT
Source of injury: FLOOR,WALKING SURF-NOT UG
Nature of injury: MULTIPLE INJURIES
Experience in this job: 12 years
Mine type: Surface
Sector: Coal

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