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Department of Labor
Mine Safety and Health Administration
Info-Gram
FEBRUARY 2000
Surface Fall of Persons
Construction Welder
A welder for a surface construction company was injured recently
when he fell into thermal dryer cyclone unit. The injured,
equipped with a full body harness and lanyard, entered the
pressure relief door of the cyclone to clean coal fines from the
top of the cyclone unit and to install a work deck over the
cyclone opening in advance of welding repairs to the door and
connecting duct work.
After some initial cleaning, the injured man handed his
lanyard to a coworker, preparing to reposition himself. Suddenly,
the injured slipped and fell headlong into the cyclone unit. The
injured worker was extricated from the cyclone with the use of a
mobile crane. He was transported to a hospital via ambulance
where he received treatment for a head laceration.
BEST PRACTICES
- Wear safety belts and harnesses with lifelines attached in
locations where there is danger of falling.
- Maintain or re-establish connections or tie- offs when moving
from one location to another.
- Use the “three points of contact” method when
climbing.
- All workers required to climb or work in areas where there is
a danger of falling should be trained in the proper use and
maintenance of lifelines, safety belts, and harnesses.
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This information was provided by concerned
miners in an effort to eliminate accidents. If you wish to share
any accident or “close call” information within
District 8, please contact the MSHA office at (812)
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