Fatality · MSHA Record #220060170060
Electrician, Lineman
January 2, 2006 at 6:31 AM
Upshur County, WV
ClassificationIGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
TypeInhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Investigator narrative
At 6:31 am an explosion occurred behind the old 2 left mains seals resulting in the death of this employee. MSHA, State and Company have initiated investigation but results not yet available.
Record details
- Activity at time of incident
- Mantrip
- Subunit / location
- UNDERGROUND
- Accident type
- Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
- Source of injury
- NOXIOUS MINE GASES,(Not Elsewhere Classified)
- Nature of injury
- POISONING,SYSTEMIC
- Total mining experience
- 26 years
- Experience at this mine
- 2 years
- Experience in this job
- 26 years
- Degree of injury
- FATALITY
Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 220060170060 · Mine ID 4608791Trainer view →