Examiner

July 26, 1993 at 9:00 AM

Darby #1 Mine · Underground · Coal

Operator: Jericol Mining Inc (James A Sigmon)

Harlan County, KY

Classification ELECTRICAL

Type Contact with electrical current

Investigator narrative

INJURED WAS USING A JACK AND CAME IN CONTACT WITH TROLLEY WIRE.

Record details

Activity at time of incident: Hand Tools (Not Powered)
Subunit / location: UNDERGROUND
Underground location: INTERSECTION
Mining method: Continuous Mining
Accident type: Contact with electrical current
Source of injury: CONDCTR,ELCT,CBL,TROL POL
Nature of injury: ELECT SHOCK,ELECTROCUTION
Body part affected: BODY SYSTEMS
Total mining experience: 20 years
Experience at this mine: 0 years
Experience in this job: 4 years
Degree of injury: FATALITY

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Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 219932220001 · Mine ID 1507986 Trainer view →