Laborer

May 24, 1995 at 3:00 PM

Russell Minerals W Frankfort Inc · Facility · Coal

Operator: Russell Minerals West Frankfort Inc (Russell Alexander Plc)

Franklin County, IL

Classification SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

Type Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

Investigator narrative

WAS DISMANTLING A TRUSS CONVEYOR & CUT FASTERS THAT CAUSED STRUCTURE TO COLLAPSE. SUBJECT WAS WORKING ABOUT 15' ABOVE GROUND & WAS THROWN FROM CATWALK STRUCTURE.

Record details

Activity at time of incident: Welding Or Cutting
Subunit / location: CULM BANK/REFUSE PILE
Accident type: Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms
Source of injury: GROUND
Nature of injury: FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part affected: MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Total mining experience: 27 years
Experience at this mine: 7 years
Experience in this job: 7 years
Degree of injury: FATALITY

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Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 219951520001 · Mine ID 1102801 Trainer view →