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ELECTRICAL

220141600029 · 06/03/2014 · Consolidation 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
19
Mine experience
30 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Robert E Murray
Operator
Consolidation Coal Company
Mine
4601968

Narrative

Resealing a 240 volt battery when an arc from the battery strap grounded to the frame burning both hands, wearing PPE, individual was trained on job task.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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