On September 13, 2025, an electrician contacted 277 volts of alternating current while working on a light fixture in an office building. He was electrocuted and fell off a ladder.
Best Practices
- Always lock out, tag out, and test electrical equipment to verify all power has been de-energized prior to working on it.
- Label power switches to show which units they control, unless identification can be made readily by location.
- Leave protective covers in place until electrically powered equipment is de-energized.
- Establish safe procedures before beginning work and discuss them with all miners involved in the task.
- Always use properly rated tools and personal protective equipment when working with electricity.
- Ensure that miners are properly task-trained for their assigned tasks.
Additional Information
This is the 23rd fatality reported in 2025, and the second classified as “Electrical.”
Click here for: Preliminary Report (pdf)