Warehouseman

May 31, 1991 at 11:45 AM

North East Quarry · Surface · Metal/Non-Metal

Operator: Maryland Materials Inc (Frank J Julian Sr et al)

Cecil County, MD

Classification SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

Type Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

Investigator narrative

WHILE REPAIRING CONVEYOR BELT, EMPLOYEE REACHED OUT TO THE HAND RAIL IN ORDER TO STEP DOWN TO THE CATWALK, WHEN DOING SO, THE HAND RAIL GAVE AWAY WITH HIS WEIGHT CAUSING HIM TO GO OVER THE SID E APPROXIMATELY 22' (TWENTY-TWO FEELT) TO THE GROUND LANDING IN NEARLY A SEATED POSITION.

Record details

Activity at time of incident: Machine Maintenance
Subunit / location: MILL OPERATION/PREPARATION PLANT
Accident type: Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms
Source of injury: FLOOR,WALKING SURF-NOT UG
Nature of injury: MULTIPLE INJURIES
Body part affected: MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Total mining experience: 27 years
Experience at this mine: 27 years
Experience in this job: 20 years
Degree of injury: FATALITY

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Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 219911580003 · Mine ID 1800417 Trainer view →