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ELECTRICAL

220101530009 · 05/22/2010 · Left Fork Mining Co Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
ELECTRICAL
Accident type
Flash burns (electric)
Occupation
Mechanic helper
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
31
Mine experience
1 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Benjamin R. Bennett
Operator
Left Fork Mining Co Inc
Mine
1512564

Narrative

Miners were attempting to tram a continuous miner by installing power wires directly into a receptacle in a power center without using a proper disconnecting device. When they attempted to set and reset the breaker, the breaker arced, causing serious burn injuries.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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