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ELECTRICAL

220013450002 · 12/01/2001 · Newmont USA Limited

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
ELECTRICAL
Accident type
Flash burns (electric)
Occupation
Electrician, Lineman
Activity
Electrical maintenance
Injury source
CONDCTR,ELCT,CBL,TROL POL
Nature of injury
ELECT.ARC BURN-NOT CONTAC
Body part
FACE, MULTIPLE PARTS
Days lost
—
Mine experience
9.98 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Newmont Corporation
Operator
Newmont USA Limited
Mine
2600550

Narrative

EE WAS REMOVING A COOLING FAN FROM BARREN PUMP WITH POWER TO UNIT NOT SHUT OFF. HE REACHED INTOTHE CLOSURE WITH A SCREWDRIVER TOUCHING A LIVE WIRE IN THE PROCESS CAUSING A ARC FLASH.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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