January 3, 1983
WV · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
MACHINERY
Patriot Coal Company · Struck by falling object
EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING AS HOOK-UP MAN FOR CRANE LIFTING CONVEYOR TRUSS SECTIONS. AFTER MAKING THECONNECTION, HE STEPPED CLEAR FOR CRANE LEFT. AS THE LOAD WAS BEING SWUNG INTO PLACE, IT BUMPED A SECTION ALREADY IN PLACE. THIS BUMP JARRED LOOSE A PIECE OF ANGLE LEFT ON COMPLETED SECTION DUE TO POOR HOUSEKEEPING PROCEDURES. THIS ANGLE FELL AND HIT MAN ON THE HEAD (APPROX. 4 FEET).