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ELECTRICAL

220013480017 · 11/29/2001 · Marfork Coal Company Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
ELECTRICAL
Accident type
Flash burns (electric)
Occupation
Electrician, Lineman
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
—
Mine experience
2 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Massey Energy Company
Operator
Marfork Coal Company Inc
Mine
4608297

Narrative

WHILE TROUBLE-SHOOTING A ELECTRICAL PANEL ON A CONTINOUS MINING MACHINE UTILIZING A VOLT/OHM METER. THE METER FAILED AND EE SUSTAINED BURNING OF 1 & 2 AND DEGREE TO BOTH HANDS.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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