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ELECTRICAL

220050910063 · 03/23/2005 · Woodman Three Mine Company Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
ELECTRICAL
Accident type
Flash burns (electric)
Occupation
Electrician, Lineman
Activity
Electrical maintenance
Injury source
TRANSFORMERS,CONVERTERS
Nature of injury
ELECT.ARC BURN-NOT CONTAC
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
8 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Woodman Three Mining Inc
Operator
Woodman Three Mine Company Inc
Mine
1517982

Narrative

Cable got grounded, causing breaker to kick. EE tried to put breaker back in several times, causing a buildup of gas. This caused a phase to phase fault, causing an electrical flash burning left hand.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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