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ELECTRICAL

220050800105 · 03/14/2005 · Dix River Stone Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
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
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
19
Mine experience
15 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Tommy Owens
Operator
Dix River Stone Inc
Mine
1516138

Narrative

A fuse box had exploded earlier in the day. The plant operator was taken to the medical center, checked for burns and released later the same day. The box was inspected, repaired and checked again. Afterwards, the quarry supervisor started the plant but the same box exploded again causing second degree burns to his face and hands.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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