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ELECTRICAL

220083300062 · 11/19/2008 · Sidney Coal Company Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK 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
2
Mine experience
0.15 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Massey Energy Company
Operator
Sidney Coal Company Inc
Mine
1518381

Narrative

Employee 1 break across from 3-D belt head helping start the forklift. When he tried to boost the battery it exploded causing injury to his eyes. Taken to E.R. for treatment, Dr took him off work until follow-up 11/24/08.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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