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ELECTRICAL

220041880118 · 06/24/2004 · Independence Coal Company Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
ELECTRICAL
Accident type
Contact with electrical current
Occupation
Electrician, Lineman
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
TRANSFORMERS,CONVERTERS
Nature of injury
ELECTRIC BURN-CNTACT BURN
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
20
Mine experience
6 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Massey Energy Company
Operator
Independence Coal Company Inc
Mine
4607273

Narrative

EE WAS WALKING BY THE PANEL OF THE FEEDER AND STATED THAT HE SLIPPED/TRIPPED AND CAUGHT HIMSELF WITH HIS LEFT HAND IN THE PANEL, RESULTING IN AN ELECTRICAL BURN. EE WAS TRANSPORTED TO CAMC GENERAL AND TO WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA HOSPITAL WITH 3RD DEGREE BURNS. THERE WERE NO WITNESSES TO THE ACCIDENT.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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