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ELECTRICAL

220172210028 · 08/02/2017 · ERP Federal Mining Complex, LLC.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
ELECTRICAL
Accident type
Contact with electrical current
Occupation
Motorman, Motor person, Swamper, Switchman, Locomotive operator
Activity
Locomotive
Injury source
CONDCTR,ELCT,CBL,TROL POL
Nature of injury
ELECT SHOCK,ELECTROCUTION
Body part
BODY SYSTEMS
Days lost
69
Mine experience
6 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Employee was pulling a supply trip around the loop. The trolley pole came off the wire in a low spot. As the employee reached for the pole, apparently touched the metal portion of the harp & received an electrical shock. Employee completed shift. Experienced discomfort in arms later in the day and visited doctor. Employee states has difficulty raising arms.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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