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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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