Fatality · MSHA Record #220192700014
Electrician, Lineman
September 17, 2019 at 12:30 AM
Operator: Panther Creek Mining LLC (Blackhawk Mining LLC)
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 →