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ELECTRICAL

Fatal · 220192280004 · 08/07/2019 · Kanawha Eagle Mining, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
FATALITY
Classification
ELECTRICAL
Accident type
Contact with electrical current
Occupation
Electrician, Lineman
Activity
Electrical maintenance
Injury source
ELECTRICAL APPARATUS,NEC
Nature of injury
ELECT SHOCK,ELECTROCUTION
Body part
BODY SYSTEMS
Days lost
Mine experience
14.4 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Blackhawk Mining LLC
Operator
Kanawha Eagle Mining, LLC
Mine
4603085

Narrative

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.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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