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MACHINERY

220002920005 · 10/05/2000 · Wayne Processing Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Flash burns (electric)
Occupation
Section foreman, Bullgang foreman, Labor foreman, Leadman, Shift boss
Activity
Electrical maintenance
Injury source
ELECTRICAL APPARATUS,NEC
Nature of injury
ELECT.ARC BURN-NOT CONTAC
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
2
Mine experience
10 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Rex Fought
Operator
Wayne Processing Inc
Mine
4604168

Narrative

WHILE PLUGGING IN THE NATIONAL MINE SERVICE POD DUSTER DC PLUG TO THE AUXILLARY PLUG ON #15 LOCOMOTIVE THE TWO PLUGS ARCED CAUSING A FLASH THAT BURNT THE INDIVIDUAL'S RIGHT HAND.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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