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ELECTRICAL

220172680004 · 09/13/2017 · Peabody Midwest Mining, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
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
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
8.5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Peabody Energy Corporation
Operator
Peabody Midwest Mining, LLC
Mine
1202295

Narrative

IE noticed that a battery cell was popping and attempted to cut the cell strap. A screwdriver contacted the case causing an arc flash. IE turned away lost balance, fell spraining IE's wrist as IE attempted to brace self from the fall. The IE was also experiencing eye irritation in both eyes. IE was taken to ER for treatment and prescribed an antibiotic ointment for eyes.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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