Mining Incidents
Fatality · MSHA Record #220043060040

Electrician, Lineman

October 23, 2004 at 4:45 PM
Southern Crescent Mine · Underground · Coal
Russell County, VA
ClassificationELECTRICAL
TypeContact with electrical current
Investigator narrative
VICTIM AND TWO EMPLOYEES WHERE IN THE PROCESS OF CHANGING OUT SURFACE HIGH VOLTAGE TRANSFORMERS. DURING THE PROCESS THE VICTIM CAME INTO CONTACT WITH THE HIGH VOLTAGE CURRENT, RESULTING IN INJURIES INVOLVING BURNS, CUTS AND BRUISES. VICTIM LIVED UNTIL 10/29/04 AT 3:00 P.M.
Record details
Activity at time of incident
Electrical Maintenance
Subunit / location
SURFACE AT UNDERGROUND
Accident type
Contact with electrical current
Source of injury
TRANSFORMERS,CONVERTERS
Nature of injury
ELECT SHOCK,ELECTROCUTION
Total mining experience
38 years
Experience at this mine
0.27 years
Experience in this job
35 years
Degree of injury
FATALITY
Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 220043060040 · Mine ID 4406777Trainer view →