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ELECTRICAL

220041730107 · 06/09/2004 · Continental Florida Materials Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
ELECTRICAL
Accident type
Flash burns (electric)
Occupation
Prep plant foreman, Supervisor, Mill plant supervisor, Kiln supervisor
Activity
Inspect equipment or mine
Injury source
ELECTRICAL APPARATUS,NEC
Nature of injury
ELECT.ARC BURN-NOT CONTAC
Body part
ARM, MULTIPLE PARTS
Days lost
254
Mine experience
0.77 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Heidelberg Materials AG
Operator
Continental Florida Materials Inc
Mine
0800892

Narrative

The sand pump shut down during operation. EE began troubleshooting with sand pump breaker in the MCC. Following all procedures, ee mistakingly used an ohm meter. This caused the fuse in the ohm meter to blow causing an arc flash burning employee's hand and forearm.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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