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ELECTRICAL

220042360062 · 08/11/2004 · Lafarge North America 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
0
Mine experience
17 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Lafarge S A
Operator
Lafarge North America Inc.
Mine
3300099

Narrative

In #1 dry mill electrical room, ee was testing voltage in main breaker for transformer that feeds the substation. when using voltage meter, electrical flash caught ee on left hand. he was transported to hospital er by fire dept. rescue squad. some skin removal and perscrip given.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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