July 6, 2009
OH · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
East Fairfield Coal Co. - Limestone Division · Fall from machine
Our company mechanic was doing some repairs on our Mechanical Scaler when he turned to dismount machine and lost his footing, falling 4 feet to the mine floor. The accident resulted in an emergency room visit where he received 9 stitches in his right ring finger and an xray to arm and shoulder, then released to restricted duty for 10 days.