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220052660028 · 09/15/2005 · Rockhouse Creek Development Corp

Details

Degree of injury
ALL OTHER CASES (INCL 1ST AID)
Classification
ELECTRICAL
Accident type
Contact with electrical current
Occupation
Electrician, Lineman
Activity
Electrical maintenance
Injury source
CONDCTR,ELCT,CBL,TROL POL
Nature of injury
ELECTRIC BURN-CNTACT BURN
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.02 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
International Industries Inc
Operator
Rockhouse Creek Development Corp
Mine
4607430

Narrative

Victim was removing high voltage disconnects when he came in contact with high voltage power line. He was transported to Logan Medical Center, air lifted to Cabell Huntington Hospital. Left Arm AMPUTATED below shoulder & Right Leg AMPUTATED above knee. Not Chargeable per Logan WV field office. Mine was abandoned 7/25/05.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
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