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ELECTRICAL

220010710030 · 03/05/2001 · O-N Minerals (Michigan) Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
ELECTRICAL
Accident type
Flash burns (electric)
Occupation
Electrician, Lineman
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
ELECTRICAL APPARATUS,NEC
Nature of injury
ELECT.ARC BURN-NOT CONTAC
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
24
Mine experience
12.71 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Oglebay Norton Company
Operator
O-N Minerals (Michigan) Company
Mine
2000061

Narrative

THE INJURED WAS TIGHTENING A SCREW ON THE HOT SIDE OF A 480 VOLT ELECTRICAL STARTER WHEN AN ELECTRICAL EXPLOSION OCCURRED. THE ELECTRICIAN RECEIVED BURNS TO HIS FACE, HANDS, AND ARMS.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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