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ELECTRICAL

220031180095 · 04/17/2003 · KenAmerican Resources Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
ELECTRICAL
Accident type
Flash burns (electric)
Occupation
Motorman, Motor person, Swamper, Switchman, Locomotive operator
Activity
Move power cable
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
32
Mine experience
8 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Robert E Murray
Operator
KenAmerican Resources Inc
Mine
1517741

Narrative

EE PICKED UP CONTINUOUS MINER CABLE TO MOVE IT OUT OF THE ROADWAY. WHEN HE THREW IT AGAINST THECOAL RIB IT BLEW UP CAUSING BURNS TO HIS HANDS AND FACE.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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