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ELECTRICAL

220023430109 · 11/26/2002 · RAJA Stone, Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
ELECTRICAL
Accident type
Flash burns (electric)
Occupation
Mine manager, Mine foreman, Mine owner
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
3
Mine experience
4.53 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Ricky Giles
Operator
RAJA Stone, Inc
Mine
4003095

Narrative

WAS ENERGIZING LINE TO IMPACT FEEDER BELT WIRE HAD GOTTEN TRIP SWITCH. WHEN SWITCH WAS ENGAGED CAUSED THE WIRE TO SHORT BEHIND LEVER AND BOX CAUSING A FIRE BALL TO FORM. BLOWING LID OPEN AND BURNING FACE AND HAND AREA OF PLANT MGR.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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