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ELECTRICAL

220162420024 · 08/20/2016 · Ohio Valley Coal Resources, Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
ELECTRICAL
Accident type
Flash burns (electric)
Occupation
Rock duster
Activity
Roof bolter, NEC
Injury source
CONDCTR,ELCT,CBL,TROL POL
Nature of injury
ELECT.ARC BURN-NOT CONTAC
Body part
ARM,NEC
Days lost
11
Mine experience
9.02 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Robert E Murray
Operator
Ohio Valley Coal Resources, Inc.
Mine
3301159

Narrative

A rock dislodged from the top and pushed the roof screen down onto the trolley wire. The trolley/screen arced and the employee received a small burn. The following were not a factor: Rules, Regs, Mining Equipment or Systems, Skills, Proficiency, Training and Protective Devices on Equipment/Clothing. Attitude may have been a factor.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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