On 09/01/2022 at approximately 4:40 p.m. at 32 brk on 2 Belt track, employee came into contact with a 480 volt roof bolter cable and was fatally injured.
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September 1, 2022
WV · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
Fatality · ELECTRICAL
Kanawha Eagle Mining, LLC
· Contact with electrical current
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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