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ELECTRICAL

220112840108 · 10/05/2011 · Jim Walter Resources Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
ELECTRICAL
Accident type
Contact with electrical current
Occupation
Electrician, Lineman
Activity
Electrical maintenance
Injury source
ELECTRICAL APPARATUS,NEC
Nature of injury
ELECTRIC BURN-CNTACT BURN
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
15
Mine experience
31.69 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Walter Energy Incorporated
Operator
Jim Walter Resources Inc
Mine
0103193

Narrative

Employee was removing a fuse from the panel, to check it. The fuse grounded to the panel and exploded. The panel was energized and the electrician was not wearing gloves. THIS EMPLOYEE WORKS AT THE CENTRAL SHOP BUT WAS INJURED AT CENTRAL SUPPLY.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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