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ELECTRICAL

220021050061 · 04/04/2002 · Stone-Street Quarries, Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
ELECTRICAL
Accident type
Flash burns (electric)
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
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
57
Mine experience
14 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Larry Gerig
Operator
Stone-Street Quarries, Inc.
Mine
1200123

Narrative

INJURED WAS WORKING A ENERGIZED SWITCH BOX, AND CAME INTO CONTACT WITH ENERGIZED 480 VOLT WIRES. THE RESULT WAS AN EXPLOSION AND FIRBALL WHICH SEVERLY BURNT HIS FACE AND HANDS.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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