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ELECTRICAL

220011710003 · 06/05/2001 · KenAmerican Resources Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
ELECTRICAL
Accident type
Flash burns (electric)
Occupation
Electrician, Lineman
Activity
Electrical maintenance
Injury source
GENERATORS
Nature of injury
ELECT.ARC BURN-NOT CONTAC
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
23
Mine experience
5.84 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Robert E Murray
Operator
KenAmerican Resources Inc
Mine
1517741

Narrative

EE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF REPAIRING A BREAKER PANEL ON A 480 VAC POWER CENTER. AS HE PROCEEDED TO TAKE A VOLTAGE READING ON TOP OF BREAKER, THE VOLTAGE FLASHED ACROSS THE THREE PHASE TERMINALS CAUSING BURNS TO THE HANDS, FACE AND CHEST AREA.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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