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ELECTRICAL

220111370039 · 05/11/2011 · Elk Run Coal Company, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
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
0
Mine experience
4 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Massey Energy Company
Operator
Elk Run Coal Company, LLC
Mine
4609163

Narrative

Electrician was helping scoop operator change batteries. EE had female end of jumpers and was connection it to scoop when wiring pulled loose inside bell creating an arc. Palm of his left hand was burned. Was treated and released at CAMC. He returned on his net shift. He followed-up at St. Marys Burn Clinic. The doctor removed dead tissue with no infection and released him.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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