# HOISTING
> **FATAL** · MSHA accident `220093370016` · 11/23/2009 · Perry County Coal Corporation
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** FATALITY
- **Classification:** HOISTING
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** CRANES,DERRICKS
- **Nature of injury:** MULTIPLE INJURIES
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 0.21 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** TECO Energy Inc
- **Operator:** Perry County Coal Corporation
- **Mine:** [1519364](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1519364)
## Narrative

Two employees were struck by the boom of the pivoting hoist. At this point in the investigation, it appears that the boom or boom hoist ropes came in contact with an adjacent structure as the boom was being lowered. The elevation of the boom changed suddenly as the boom hoist rope or boom lost contact with the structure, striking both individuals.

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*Source: [MSHA Open Government Data](https://arlweb.msha.gov/OpenGovernmentData/) · AI Analytics · CC0 1.0*