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ELECTRICAL

220162350027 · 08/13/2016 · Kanawha Eagle Mining, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
ELECTRICAL
Accident type
Flash burns (electric)
Occupation
Bull gang foreman, Labor foreman, Leadman, Section foreman, Shift boss
Activity
Electrical maintenance
Injury source
ELECTRICAL APPARATUS,NEC
Nature of injury
ELECT.ARC BURN-NOT CONTAC
Body part
ARM,NEC
Days lost
0
Mine experience
1.62 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Blackhawk Mining LLC
Operator
Kanawha Eagle Mining, LLC
Mine
4608759

Narrative

The employee stated they were checking charge on a 500 scoop and in that process they wiggled the plug and caused an arc flash burning their right arm. The employee sought medical attention and was placed on restricted duty. The incident is reported as a restricted duty.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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