Electrician

August 7, 2019 at 8:05 AM

South Hollow Prep Plant and Loadout · Facility · Coal

Operator: Kanawha Eagle Mining, LLC (Blackhawk Mining LLC)

Kanawha County, WV

Classification ELECTRICAL

Type Contact with electrical current

Investigator narrative

EE was working to replace a high voltage starter for the slope belt and was in the process of adjusting the mechanical linkage connected to the switch when EE came in contact with electricity. EE was transported via ambulance to CAMC Memorial where EE passed away from the injuries sustained from the incident.

Record details

Activity at time of incident: Electrical Maintenance
Subunit / location: MILL OPERATION/PREPARATION PLANT
Underground location: NO VALUE FOUND
Mining method: NO VALUE FOUND
Accident type: Contact with electrical current
Source of injury: ELECTRICAL APPARATUS,(Not Elsewhere Classified)
Nature of injury: ELECT SHOCK,ELECTROCUTION
Body part affected: BODY SYSTEMS
Total mining experience: 15 years
Experience at this mine: 14 years
Experience in this job: 7 years
Degree of injury: FATALITY

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Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 220192280004 · Mine ID 4603085 Trainer view →