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ELECTRICAL
220033100001
· 10/30/2003 · Freedom Energy Mining Company
Details
Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
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
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
—
Mine experience
3 years
Operator
Controller (parent)
Massey Energy Company
Operator
Freedom Energy Mining Company
Mine
1507082
Narrative
MEMBER WAS MANUALLY DISCONECTING THE POWER ONT HE 002 SECTION POWER CENTER. HE WAS LOOKING THU THE PLEXIGLAS WINDOW TO SEE IF THE BLADES WERE DISCONNECTED. HE RECEIVED A FLASH BURN TO HIS EYES REQUIRING USE OF PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION.
Source
Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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