Mining Incidents
Fatality · MSHA Record #220080570041

Maintenance Man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire Tech, Field Service Tech

February 18, 2008 at 12:30 PM
ClassificationELECTRICAL
TypeContact with electrical current
Investigator narrative
Boom truck being used to set concrete safety barriers beside driveway at the request of MSHA inspector. Boom assy. on truck had approx. 18' clearance under overhead power line. Operator of truck and deceased had just moved truck and reset up to have more clearance under the wires. On first lift the boom was extended too far and made contact with wires. Day was clear, dry and sunny.
Record details
Activity at time of incident
Supervise
Subunit / location
MILL OPERATION/PREPARATION PLANT
Accident type
Contact with electrical current
Source of injury
CONDCTR,ELCT,CBL,TROL POL
Nature of injury
ELECT SHOCK,ELECTROCUTION
Total mining experience
0.77 years
Experience at this mine
0.38 years
Experience in this job
1 year
Degree of injury
FATALITY
Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 220080570041 · Mine ID 3608094Trainer view →