EE ENERGIZED THE SCOOP BATTERY CHARGER, AND AN ELECTRICAL FLASH OCCURRED, CAUSING HIS RIGHT HAND, NECK & FOREHEAD TO BE BURNED.
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May 22, 2002
KY · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
ELECTRICAL
Miracle Coal, Inc. · Flash burns (electric)
February 2, 2002
KY · Coal
scoop car/scooptram operator, load/haul/dump (lhd) operator, teletram operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Miracle Coal Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EE CALLED BY PHONE & INFORMED OPERATOR THAT A BACK INJURY RESULTED FROM LIFTING/PULLING CONVEYOR BELT. EE DID NOT REPORT ANY ACCIDENT OR INJURY TO ANY COMPANY OFFICIAL PRIOR TO LEAVING MINE PR OPERTY AT THE END OF THE WORK SHIFT.
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