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ELECTRICAL

220140620018 · 02/25/2014 · Elk Run Coal Company, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
ELECTRICAL
Accident type
Flash burns (electric)
Occupation
Electrician, Lineman
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
ELECTRICAL APPARATUS,NEC
Nature of injury
ELECT.ARC BURN-NOT CONTAC
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
5
Mine experience
2 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
Operator
Elk Run Coal Company, LLC
Mine
4608384

Narrative

Employee was plugging up a new set of scoop battery jumpers when it arced and flashed causing his eyes to burn. Employee was treated at Raleigh General Hospital and was treated with eye drops

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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