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ELECTRICAL

220081480023 · 05/12/2008 · Sapphire Coal Company

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
ELECTRICAL
Accident type
Flash burns (electric)
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
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
2.5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
United Company
Operator
Sapphire Coal Company
Mine
1502057

Narrative

Employee was energizing a breaker when the plug flashed up and his eyes were exposed to the flash. He was later prescribed drops to put in his eyes.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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