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ELECTRICAL

220001600020 · 05/22/2000 · Dixon-Marquette Cement Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
ELECTRICAL
Accident type
Flash burns (electric)
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
ELECTRICAL APPARATUS,NEC
Nature of injury
ELECT.ARC BURN-NOT CONTAC
Body part
ARM,NEC
Days lost
Mine experience
0.03 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Prairie Group
Operator
Dixon-Marquette Cement Inc
Mine
1100118

Narrative

WHILE WORKING NEXT TO A WIRE/CABLE TRAY AND ENGAGED IN CLEANING A CATWALK OFF, A HIGH VOLTAGE FEEDER CABLE WENT TO GROUND CAUSING AN ELECTRICAL FLASH WHICH CAUSED 1ST DEGREE BURNS TO BOTH ARMS .

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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