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ELECTRICAL

220151670026 · 06/10/2015 · McElroy Coal Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
ELECTRICAL
Accident type
Flash burns (electric)
Occupation
Continuous miner operator, Coal mole operator
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
2
Mine experience
8.29 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Robert E Murray
Operator
McElroy Coal Company
Mine
4601437

Narrative

A fully trained mechanic started to repair the scoop end of a battery plug. A hammer came in contact with both pins inside the plug and caused flash burns to his hand and arm. First and second degree burns.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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