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ELECTRICAL

220093350030 · 11/25/2009 · Mountain Coal Company, L.L.C.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
ELECTRICAL
Accident type
Flash burns (electric)
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
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
26
Mine experience
19.31 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Arch Resources Inc
Operator
Mountain Coal Company, L.L.C.
Mine
0503672

Narrative

EMPLOYEE APPARENTLY THOUGHT ELECTRICAL POWER HAD BEEN DISCONNECTED AND WAS USING TWO SCREWDRIVERS TO DISSIPATE ANY REMAINING CHARGE. THE SCREWDRIVERS CONTACTED ENERGIZED COMPONENTS, RESULTING IN SECOND DEGREE FLASH BURNS TO BOTH HANDS.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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