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ELECTRICAL

220080510053 · 02/05/2008 · Blue Diamond Coal Co

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
ELECTRICAL
Accident type
Flash burns (electric)
Occupation
Shuttle car operator, Mantrip operator, Ramcar operator, Rail runner, Buggy operator
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
0
Mine experience
4 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
James River Coal Company
Operator
Blue Diamond Coal Co
Mine
1512753

Narrative

Removing cables from batteries and cable grounded & flashed an arc and burned his right hand.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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