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ELECTRICAL

220163220013 · 11/10/2016 · ERP Federal Mining Complex, LLC.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
ELECTRICAL
Accident type
Flash burns (electric)
Occupation
Electrician, Lineman
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
30
Mine experience
5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Virginia Conservation Legacy Fund (VCLF)
Operator
ERP Federal Mining Complex, LLC.
Mine
4601456

Narrative

Employee was working on a battery scoop. EE disconnected one lead of the dual lead batteries. As ee disassembled the battery plug, ee apparently made contact with both leads. This caused an arc flash that caused burns on hand. Employee was transported to the hospital where ee was treated and released.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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