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ELECTRICAL

220042430101 · 08/18/2004 · Cannelton Industries Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
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
6
Mine experience
2 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Horizon Natural Resources Incorporated
Operator
Cannelton Industries Inc
Mine
4603317

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS INSTALLING A FREQUENCY DRIVE IN AN EMPTY SPOT IN AN ELECTRICAL CABINET. AS HE WAS TIGHTENING THE BOLTS, THE WRENCH GOT INTO A BUSS BAR AND CREATED AN ELECTRICAL ARC CAUSING BURNS ON BOTH HANDS.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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