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ELECTRICAL

220051510086 · 05/19/2005 · BASF Catalysts LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
ELECTRICAL
Accident type
Contact with electrical current
Occupation
Master electrician
Activity
Electrical maintenance
Injury source
ELECTRICAL APPARATUS,NEC
Nature of injury
ELECT SHOCK,ELECTROCUTION
Body part
BODY SYSTEMS
Days lost
0
Mine experience
7 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Engelhard Corp
Operator
BASF Catalysts LLC
Mine
0901073

Narrative

Worker was changing the tags on low voltage wires in a drive cabinet. He placed his right hand on the edge of the cabinet and was using his left hand to replace the wire. When he leaned down to see where to place the wire, his hair touched the 480 terminals and he received a shock, causing him to fall on his chin.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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