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ELECTRICAL

220040820063 · 03/15/2004 · Climax Molybdenum Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
ELECTRICAL
Accident type
Unclassified, insufficient data
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Electrical maintenance
Injury source
ELECTRICAL APPARATUS,NEC
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
EAR(S) INTERNAL & HEARING
Days lost
0
Mine experience
21 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Phelps Dodge Corp
Operator
Climax Molybdenum Company
Mine
0500790

Narrative

Employee was attempting to jump start an lhd with a portable DC jump pack. In the process, an explosion occurred from inside the jump pack. The injured ee was 5-6 ft away from the explosion which resulted in a perforated right eardrum.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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