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ELECTRICAL

220052450038 · 08/26/2005 · Gallup Sand & Gravel Company

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
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
8 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Frank A Kozeliski
Operator
Gallup Sand & Gravel Company
Mine
2900917

Narrative

Conveyor stopped running. Employee replaced fuses and turned it back on. Conveyor didn't start. He pulled disconnect box off. Electricity arched on switch blades causing the box to blow up.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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