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ELECTRICAL

220050280036 · 01/18/2005 · Vision Coal Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
ELECTRICAL
Accident type
Flash burns (electric)
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Roof bolter, NEC
Injury source
CONDCTR,ELCT,CBL,TROL POL
Nature of injury
ELECT.ARC BURN-NOT CONTAC
Body part
FACE,NEC
Days lost
8
Mine experience
0.19 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Dennis Creg Yonts
Operator
Vision Coal Inc.
Mine
1518753

Narrative

EE PLUGGED IN THE CATHEAD FOR THE #4 BOLTING MACHINE AND SET UP THE BREAKER. THE BOLTING MACHINE WAS TURNED ON AND AN ARC FLASH CAME FROM THE CATHEAD. THE FLASH CAUSED A BURN INJURY TO THE EE's FACE.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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