Fatality #18 - November 18, 2013

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Accident Classification: Electrical

Location: Cumberland River Quarry - Kentucky

Mine Controller: W Scott McGeorge

Mine Type: Surface

Mined Material: Crushed, Broken Limestone NEC

Incident Date/Time: November 18, 2013 01:45 pm

(Victim Died November 22, 2013)

The victim oos working in an electrical enclosure, pulling cable for a new pump that was being installed. Two other electricians were working nearby when they saw the victim fall to the ground. He was transported to a hospital where he died on November 22, 2013.

PUBLIC NOTICE

This posting serves to provide a public notice to employees of the mine, employees of the mining company(s), employees of independent contractors with any connection to the mine, persons with any connection to the mine, and any person with information regarding the cause or contributing factors of this accident. Please provide any information to Ed Jewel, Lead Accident Investigator at 205-290-7294.

PRELIMINARY REPORT

The victim was working in an electrical enclosure, pulling cable for a new pump that was being installed. Two other electricians were working nearby when they saw the victim fall to the ground. He was transported to a hospital where he died on November 22, 2013.