Mining Incidents
Fatality · MSHA Record #220102940067

Electrician Helper

October 10, 2010 at 12:57 PM
Snyder · Surface · Metal/Nonmetal
Kiowa County, OK
ClassificationELECTRICAL
TypeFlash burns (electric)
Investigator narrative
The investigation into the accident is on-going, but as of now, it appears as the three employees were installing ground vault indicator lights when an ach flash occurred, injuring them. The employees were transported to the hospital.
Record details
Activity at time of incident
Electrical Maintenance
Subunit / location
STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
Accident type
Flash burns (electric)
Source of injury
ELECTRICAL APPARATUS,(Not Elsewhere Classified)
Nature of injury
ELECT.ARC BURN-NOT CONTAC
Total mining experience
17 years
Experience at this mine
0.04 years
Experience in this job
1.85 years
Degree of injury
FATALITY
Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 220102940067 · Mine ID 3401651Trainer view →