September 13, 2001
PA · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
ELECTRICAL
Dlr Mining Inc · Contact with electrical current
OPERATOR WAS STANDING IN WATER WITH HOLES IN HIS BOOTS, WHEN HE PICKED UP A CABLE WHILE MAKING CONTACT WITH HIS SHUTTLE CAR THAT HAD A FAULTY GROUND IN A VULCANIZED SPLICE. HE RECEIVED AN ELEC TRICAL SHOCK. HE WAS SENT TO HOSPITAL FOR OBSERVATION. HE WAS RELEASED AND SENT BACK TO WORK, MISSING ONE DAY.