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ELECTRICAL

220051310022 · 05/04/2005 · American Energy Corporation

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
ELECTRICAL
Accident type
Flash burns (electric)
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Electrical maintenance
Injury source
ELECTRICAL APPARATUS,NEC
Nature of injury
ELECT.ARC BURN-NOT CONTAC
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
9
Mine experience
1.54 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Robert E Murray
Operator
American Energy Corporation
Mine
3301070

Narrative

Employee grounded wrench on the battery frame while installing the postive lead to a 125-volt battery without gloves on. Cause of this injury was safety awareness and not wearing gloves. Compliance with company policies was a factor, protective equipment was a factor, miner proficiency a factor, mining equipment/systems not a factor.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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