Mining Incidents
Fatality · MSHA Record #220080770044

Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store Keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning Plant Operator

March 9, 2008 at 6:30 AM
Warrior Preparation Plant · Facility · Coal
Hopkins County, KY
ClassificationSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
TypeFall to the walkway or working surface
Investigator narrative
While walking outside the warehouse door, next to the loading dock, EE stepped onto the slope part of the loading dock and encountered black ice that could not be seen in the darks. He slid back and landed on his back and his right leg went behind him.
Record details
Activity at time of incident
Walking, Running
Subunit / location
MILL OPERATION/PREPARATION PLANT
Accident type
Fall to the walkway or working surface
Source of injury
WORKING SURF OUTSIDE,(Not Elsewhere Classified)
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Total mining experience
18 years
Experience at this mine
18 years
Experience in this job
6 years
Degree of injury
FATALITY
Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 220080770044 · Mine ID 1514335Trainer view →