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ELECTRICAL

220092080010 · 07/17/2009 · Independence Coal Company Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY 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
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
11 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Massey Energy Company
Operator
Independence Coal Company Inc
Mine
4608735

Narrative

The injured employee, an outby electrician, was changing a blown fuse using a pair of channel locks. As the fuse contacted the connections it arced and blew, resulting in burns to the posterior side of both hands. He did not cease work at that time but later went to the ER and was diagnosed with first degree burns and has been placed on restricted duty.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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