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ELECTRICAL

220043550058 · 12/08/2004 · Vision Mining, Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
ELECTRICAL
Accident type
Flash burns (electric)
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Electrical maintenance
Injury source
ELECTRICAL APPARATUS,NEC
Nature of injury
ELECT.ARC BURN-NOT CONTAC
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
18
Mine experience
1.06 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Chester M Thomas
Operator
Vision Mining, Inc.
Mine
1517044

Narrative

EE WAS REPAIRING BOLTER CABLE THAT HAD BEEN CUT BY A CAR. AT POWER CENTER HE PUT HIS LOCK & TAG ON BOLTER CATHEAD AND SPLICED THE CABLE. WHEN FINISHED, HE TOOK HIS LOCK & TAG OFF & PUT THE CATHEAD BACK ON THE POWER CENTER. TRIED 3 OR 4 TIMES TO RESET THE BREAKER - WOULD NOT RESET, SO HE REACHED DOWN TO TAKE THE CATHEAD OFF WHEN THE BREAKER BLEW UP ON HIM.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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