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ELECTRICAL

220101740017 · 06/11/2010 · Hobet Mining LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK 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
5
Mine experience
2.65 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Patriot Coal Corporation
Operator
Hobet Mining LLC
Mine
4604670

Narrative

Employee was stoning the #3 motor on the 1570 Dragline. While stoning the motor it flashed causing a burn to the top of his left hand. Employee continued to work and went to the doctor on 6/14/2010 at which time the doctor took him off until 6/21/2010 and he did return to work on this date.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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