May 20, 1992
NE · Metal/Non-Metal
barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand
ELECTRICAL
Consolidated Sand & Gravel · Contact with electrical current
EMPLOYEE WAS TALKING TO DREDGE OPERATOR ON 2-WAY RADIO ADVISING HIM TO SHUT DOWN OPERATIONS BECAUSE A THUNDERSTORM WAS ADVANCING FROM THE DISTANCE. LIGHTNING STRUCK SOMEWHERE OFF MIEN PROPERT Y AND APPARENTLY FOLLOWED POWER LINE TO MINE PLANTSITE. EMPLOYEE WAS KNOCKED DOWN BY THE LIGHTNING.