September 23, 2024
KY · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Ferroglobe USA Mining, LLC · Fall from machine
A mechanic was working to remove the final drive of a Cat D10 dozer. EE was repositioning self on the idler frame so that a forklift could be brought in to remove the final drive. EE's hand slipped and EE lost balance and fell backward 42 inches and landed on their back on the track pad (grouser) that had been removed.