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ELECTRICAL

220081500013 · 05/22/2008 · Appalachian Premium Fuels, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
ELECTRICAL
Accident type
Flash burns (electric)
Occupation
Continuous miner operator, Coal mole operator
Activity
Electrical maintenance
Injury source
ELECTRICAL APPARATUS,NEC
Nature of injury
ELECT.ARC BURN-NOT CONTAC
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
21
Mine experience
1.54 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Energy Coal Resources Inc
Operator
Appalachian Premium Fuels, LLC
Mine
4609085

Narrative

The electrician had locked out the breaker to the miner while performing tests. He gave the key to the operator and had him to reenergize the breaker. There was shielding wrapped around the cathead and this caused the catehead to be grounded. When the victim engaged the breaker it exploded. Burns to his hand and side of his face.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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