Fatality · MSHA Record #220192280004
Electrician, Lineman
August 7, 2019 at 8:05 AM
Operator: Kanawha Eagle Mining, LLC (Blackhawk Mining LLC)
Kanawha County, WV
ClassificationELECTRICAL
TypeContact 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
- Accident type
- Contact with electrical current
- Source of injury
- ELECTRICAL APPARATUS,(Not Elsewhere Classified)
- Nature of injury
- ELECT SHOCK,ELECTROCUTION
- Total mining experience
- 15 years
- Experience at this mine
- 14.4 years
- Experience in this job
- 7.54 years
- Degree of injury
- FATALITY
Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 220192280004 · Mine ID 4603085Trainer view →