Mining Incidents
Fatality · MSHA Record #220140790009

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

February 21, 2014 at 9:30 AM
Kosmos Cement Plant · Facility · Metal/Nonmetal
Operator: CEMEX INC. (Cemex S A)
Jefferson County, KY
ClassificationSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
TypeFall onto or against objects
Investigator narrative
Without checking to ensure elevator car was present, contractor stepped into elevator shaft and fell approximately 25 feet landing on top of elevator car.
Record details
Activity at time of incident
Walking, Running
Subunit / location
MILL OPERATION/PREPARATION PLANT
Accident type
Fall onto or against objects
Source of injury
ELEVATORS,CAGES,SKIPS,ETC
Nature of injury
MULTIPLE INJURIES
Total mining experience
0.42 years
Experience at this mine
0.42 years
Experience in this job
0.42 years
Degree of injury
FATALITY
Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 220140790009 · Mine ID 1504469Trainer view →