Mining Incidents
Fatality · MSHA Record #220072420044

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

August 13, 2007 at 8:20 AM
North River Mine · Facility · Coal
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 →