Mining Incidents
Fatality · MSHA Record #220192700014

Electrician, Lineman

September 17, 2019 at 12:30 AM
Speed Mine · Underground · Coal
Kanawha County, WV
ClassificationELECTRICAL
TypeContact with electrical current
Investigator narrative
EE was attempting to identify the problems with the scrubber motor on the JM 6911 continuous miner on the number one section in the number one entry when EE came in contact with electricity. The employee was brought to the surface and transported by ambulance to a Hospital where EE later passed away from the injury sustained from the incident.
Record details
Activity at time of incident
Electrical Maintenance
Subunit / location
UNDERGROUND
Accident type
Contact with electrical current
Source of injury
UNDERGRD MINING MACHINES
Nature of injury
ELECT SHOCK,ELECTROCUTION
Total mining experience
18.08 years
Experience at this mine
8.56 years
Experience in this job
8.56 years
Degree of injury
FATALITY
Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 220192700014 · Mine ID 4605437Trainer view →