Trainer viewPrint or save as PDF from your browser (⌘P / Ctrl+P).
← Standard viewCase study · MSHA Record #220093370016
Maintenance Man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire Tech, Field Service Tech fatality
November 23, 2009 at 5:50 PM
Upper Second Creek Portals · Perry County Coal Corporation · Perry County, KY
Investigator narrative
Two employees were struck by the boom of the pivoting hoist. At this point in the investigation, it appears that the boom or boom hoist ropes came in contact with an adjacent structure as the boom was being lowered. The elevation of the boom changed suddenly as the boom hoist rope or boom lost contact with the structure, striking both individuals.
Record details
- Classification
- HOISTING
- Accident type
- Struck by... NEC
- Activity at time
- Machine Maintenance
- Subunit / location
- STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
- Source of injury
- CRANES,DERRICKS
- Nature of injury
- MULTIPLE INJURIES
- Total mining experience
- 4.19 years
- Experience at this mine
- 0.21 years
- Experience in this job
- 0.21 years
- Mine type
- Surface
- Sector
- Coal
Similar incidents in MSHA records· same classification: HOISTING
- August 26, 2025 · Marfork Coal Company, LLC · WV · Electrician, Lineman
Employee received crushing fatal injuries while assisting MSHA inspection of elevator inside of Preparation Plant.
- December 3, 2019 · Amrize Cement Inc. · SC · Maintenance Man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire Tech, Field Service Tech
A contractor was servicing the Alimak elevator at the fourth level of the pre-heater tower. The contractor was on top of the elevator and a mine employee was inside the elevator assisting. The person inside the elevator heard a clicking sound and the elevator started a downward descent. The contractor on top of the…
- June 15, 2018 · Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company · NM · Welder (Shop)
An employee, assisting with shovel maintenance, entered the man lift at the shovel house level to descend and retrieve a needed part. After entering the man lift, the support arm broke, causing the basket and employee to fall to the ground. An investigation is ongoing. Amendment: Employee passed away 6/27/19.