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ELECTRICAL

220041130027 · 04/12/2004 · Nubay Mining LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
ELECTRICAL
Accident type
Flash burns (electric)
Occupation
Continuous miner operator, Coal mole operator
Activity
Observe operations
Injury source
CONDCTR,ELCT,CBL,TROL POL
Nature of injury
ELECT.ARC BURN-NOT CONTAC
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
1
Mine experience
2 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Charles R Collins
Operator
Nubay Mining LLC
Mine
1102636

Narrative

THE INJURED HAD LOST POWER TO MINER (MACHINE) DUE TO THE CABLE BEING STRUCK BY RAM CAR. THERE WAS NO VISIBLE DAMAGE. WHEN POWER WAS PUT BACK UP ON MINER BREAKER, THE CABLE BLEW UP, CAUSING A FLASH. THE INJURED WAS LOOKING AT THE CABLE WHEN IT BLEW UP. HE RECEIVED FLASH BURN TO EYES.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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