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ELECTRICAL

220091270001 · 04/29/2009 · Marfork Coal Company, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
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
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
3 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Massey Energy Company
Operator
Marfork Coal Company, LLC
Mine
4609091

Narrative

EE was attempting to reset a 480 volt, 225 amp breaker. When he did it blew up causing a 2nd degree burn to the top of his right hand and a first degree burn to the side of his face and ear.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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