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ELECTRICAL

220260200005 · 01/14/2026 · Bluegrass Natural Resources, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
ELECTRICAL
Accident type
Flash burns (electric)
Occupation
Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
Activity
Move power cable
Injury source
ELECTRICAL APPARATUS,NEC
Nature of injury
ELECT.ARC BURN-NOT CONTAC
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
76
Mine experience
1.85 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Javelin Global Commodities (UK) Ltd
Operator
Bluegrass Natural Resources, LLC
Mine
1518198

Narrative

On January 14th, 2026, a shuttle car operator was handling an energized electrical cable, whenever EE was exposed to arc flash, which resulted in burns to the hands and facial area, due to short circuiting of the energized cable.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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