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ELECTRICAL

220051310016 · 05/09/2005 · Britt Sand & Gravel

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
ELECTRICAL
Accident type
Flash burns (electric)
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
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
12
Mine experience
0.02 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Tony Britt
Operator
Britt Sand & Gravel
Mine
3503365

Narrative

The El-Jay Screen had stopped. Employee radioed the front office to have the Mgr. call Licensed Electrician. Employee checked fuses in box. He then took a wire and touched across and made contact with another wire and caused a flash fire resulting in injury to his left hand.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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