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ELECTRICAL

220000970027 · 03/29/2000 · Pegs Branch Energy Mining Co.

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
ELECTRICAL
Accident type
Flash burns (electric)
Occupation
Shuttle car operator, Mantrip operator, Ramcar operator, Rail runner, Buggy operator
Activity
Electrical maintenance
Injury source
ELECTRICAL APPARATUS,NEC
Nature of injury
SCRATCH,ABRASION,SUPERFCL
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
—
Mine experience
0.86 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Massey Energy Company
Operator
Pegs Branch Energy Mining Co.
Mine
1517541

Narrative

EMPLOYEE SUFFERED FALSH BURNS TO BOTH EYES WHEN A SHUTTLE CAR BREAKER ARCHED. EE HAD REPLACED THE CATHEAD ON THE RECEPTACLE AND WAS SETTING UP THE BREAKER AT THE TIME.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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