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ELECTRICAL

220061310034 · 04/22/2006 · Pocahontas Coal Company LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
ELECTRICAL
Accident type
Flash burns (electric)
Occupation
Electrician, Lineman
Activity
Electrical maintenance
Injury source
ELECTRICAL APPARATUS,NEC
Nature of injury
ELECT.ARC BURN-NOT CONTAC
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.27 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
United Company
Operator
Pocahontas Coal Company LLC
Mine
4608873

Narrative

The plant electrician received arc/flash burns to his eyes while attempting an energjued breaker 480 V while wearing high voltage gloves. After he removed the first phase he began to remove the second phase at this time it went to ground and resulting arc burndt his eyes and face. He has been suspended from work for failure to lock and tag.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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