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ELECTRICAL

220042990014 · 10/15/2004 · Glacier Northwest

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
ELECTRICAL
Accident type
Flash burns (electric)
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Electrical maintenance
Injury source
ELECTRICAL APPARATUS,NEC
Nature of injury
ELECT.ARC BURN-NOT CONTAC
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
9 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Taiheiyo Cement Corp
Operator
Glacier Northwest
Mine
4503136

Narrative

Failure to lock out tag out 480v electrical control cabinet. Employee was inside control cabinet while energized. He touched live ciruit with wet sleeve causing flash to occur. Employee has 1st and 2nd degree burns on his face, neck and right hand. Employee said he did not get shocked. He was treated and released at Snoqualime Hospital Emergency.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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