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ELECTRICAL

220092390002 · 08/11/2009 · Elk Run Coal Co.

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
ELECTRICAL
Accident type
Contact with electrical current
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
ELECTRICAL APPARATUS,NEC
Nature of injury
ELECTRIC BURN-CNTACT BURN
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
4.08 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Massey Energy Company
Operator
Elk Run Coal Co.
Mine
4607938

Narrative

EE was installing a fuel tank on a tractor inside the truck shop, when lightening struck a nearby transformer on a power pole. The electrical charge traveled down the power pole and disbursed out through the ground, making contact with EE. He was transported to CAMC General Hospital, evaluated, given fluids as a precaution and released back to duty.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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