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September 17, 2019 WV · Coal electrician, lineman Fatality · ELECTRICAL
Panther Creek Mining LLC · Contact with electrical current

EE was attempting to identify the problems with the scrubber motor on the JM 6911 continuous miner on the number one section in the number one entry when EE came in contact with electricity. The employee was brought to the surface and transported by ambulance to a Hospital where EE later passed away from the injury sustained from the incident.

August 7, 2019 WV · Coal electrician, lineman Fatality · ELECTRICAL
Kanawha Eagle Mining, LLC · Contact with electrical current

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.

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