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ELECTRICAL

220112520021 · 09/01/2011 · Independence Coal Company Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
ELECTRICAL
Accident type
Contact with electrical current
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
ELECTRICAL APPARATUS,NEC
Nature of injury
ELECT SHOCK,ELECTROCUTION
Body part
BODY SYSTEMS
Days lost
36
Mine experience
1.31 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
Operator
Independence Coal Company Inc
Mine
4607273

Narrative

Injured employee was accidentally shocked by another employee on the neck. An employee held a shooting battery next to the injured employee's ear and activated the detonator next to the injured employee's head causing a shock to the neck. Injured employee was transported to the ER by EMS.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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