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ELECTRICAL

220071510016 · 05/25/2007 · BHP Navajo Coal Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
ELECTRICAL
Accident type
Flash burns (electric)
Occupation
Crane operator, Mobile equipment operator (MEO), Dragline operator, Dropball operator, Rigger
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
MOTORS
Nature of injury
ELECT.ARC BURN-NOT CONTAC
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
11
Mine experience
19.62 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
BHP Billiton
Operator
BHP Navajo Coal Company
Mine
2900097

Narrative

Employee was attempting to replace a guard on a swing motor for the 8750 dragline. He potentially received an electrical flash/shock.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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