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ELECTRICAL

220020280029 · 01/17/2002 · Solid Energy Mining Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
ELECTRICAL
Accident type
Flash burns (electric)
Occupation
Electrician, Lineman
Activity
Electrical maintenance
Injury source
CONDCTR,ELCT,CBL,TROL POL
Nature of injury
ELECT.ARC BURN-NOT CONTAC
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
198
Mine experience
7.46 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Massey Energy Company
Operator
Solid Energy Mining Company
Mine
1507475

Narrative

EE UNPLUGGED A SHUTTLE CAR CATHEAD FROM THE SECTION POWER CENTER BUT DID NOT TRIP THE BREAKER. WHEN HE ATTEMPTED TO PLUG ANOTHER CATHEAD INTO THE SAME RECEPTACLE THE CATHEAD EXPLODED. EE SUSTAINED SUPERFICIAL FLASH BURNS TO HIS FACEAND ARMS. SAFETY GLASSED AND GLOVES WERE WORN PREVENTING INJURY TO EYES AND HANDS.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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