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ELECTRICAL

220110900038 · 03/19/2011 · Double Bonus Coal Company

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
Machine maintenance
Injury source
ELECTRICAL APPARATUS,NEC
Nature of injury
ELECT.ARC BURN-NOT CONTAC
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
2
Mine experience
2.5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Mechel Oao
Operator
Double Bonus Coal Company
Mine
4609020

Narrative

Employee stated that while unplugging the scoop batteries, a wire grounded inside the plug. This caused an arc from the plug.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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