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ELECTRICAL

220023430081 · 12/02/2002 · Imerys Talc America Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
ELECTRICAL
Accident type
Flash burns (electric)
Occupation
Assayer, Geologist, Metallurgist, Engineer, Engineer management
Activity
Electrical maintenance
Injury source
TRANSFORMERS,CONVERTERS
Nature of injury
ELECT.ARC BURN-NOT CONTAC
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
16
Mine experience
27 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Rio Tinto Group
Operator
Imerys Talc America Inc
Mine
4300150

Narrative

A NEW ELCTRONIC CONTROL SYSTEM WAS BEING INSTALLED THROUGHOUT THE SHIPPING CENTER. THE FUSES IN ONE STARTER BLEW OUT AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. IN SO DING THE EE CHANGED FUSES CORRECTLY. MOMEN TS LATER THE FUSES WITHIN THE CABINET BLEW AGAIN. EE'S HAND RECEIEVED 2ND DEGREE BURNS.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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