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

August 13, 2007 at 8:20 AM

North River Mine · Chevron Mining Inc · Fayette County, AL

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

Classification: SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type: Fall from ladders
Activity at time: Climb Scaffolds, Ladders
Subunit / location: SURFACE AT UNDERGROUND
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
Mine type: Facility
Sector: Coal

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