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ELECTRICAL

220001430077 · 05/10/2000 · Capitol Cement Corp

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
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
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
37
Mine experience
37.38 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Capitol Materials Corporation
Operator
Capitol Cement Corp
Mine
4600007

Narrative

AN ELECTRICAL SUPERVISOR WAS CALLED BECAUSE A HIGH VOLTAGE STARTER WAS SMOKING. HE TURNED THE BREAKER OFF AND WHEN HE DID THE STARTER EXPLODED OR SEVERELY ARCHED INSIDE. THE DOOR BLEW OPEN AND HE RECEIVED BURNS ON THE FACE AND ARMS.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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