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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
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