Fatality · MSHA Record #220072420044
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull Gang, Parts Runner, Roustabout, Pick-Up Man, Pitman
August 13, 2007 at 8:20 AM
Operator: Chevron Mining Inc (Chevron Corporation)
Fayette County, AL
ClassificationSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
TypeFall from ladders
Investigator narrative
EE stated he had been to #3 rock bin to inspect the chute of #4 refuse belt. Witness: EE was on the 1st or 2nd step of a small ladder w/backward fall protection when he ""blacked out"".*He slipped from ladder landing on feet & fell on his back*. He never lost consciousness. We are waiting for medical records to determine the cause.*On 12/18/07 he had surgery & he died on 12/19/07*
Record details
- Activity at time of incident
- Climb Scaffolds, Ladders
- Subunit / location
- SURFACE AT UNDERGROUND
- Accident type
- Fall from ladders
- Source of injury
- FLOOR,WALKING SURF-NOT UG
- Nature of injury
- SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- Total mining experience
- 12 years
- Experience at this mine
- 5.77 years
- Experience in this job
- 2 years
- Degree of injury
- FATALITY
Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 220072420044 · Mine ID 0100759Trainer view →