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ELECTRICAL

220031880105 · 06/21/2003 · U S Borax Inc

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
ELECTRICAL APPARATUS,NEC
Nature of injury
ELECT.ARC BURN-NOT CONTAC
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
—
Mine experience
7.4 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Rio Tinto Group
Operator
U S Borax Inc
Mine
0400743

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS RESETTING A CUBICLE WHEN AN ELECTRICAL ARCH CAUSED A FLASH BURN TO HIS RIGHT HAND.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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