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ELECTRICAL

220060340038 · 01/30/2006 · Laurel Creek Company Inc

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
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
11
Mine experience
— years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Foundation Coal Corporation
Operator
Laurel Creek Company Inc
Mine
4608019

Narrative

Employee was helping coworker check out scoop that did not have power. When employee touched the battery bell it blew out on him and burned his right hand. Apparently the battery leads were pulled out of the bell and when he touched the bell the leads went positive to negative and produced an arc that burned him.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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