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ELECTRICAL

220052690048 · 09/15/2005 · Mosaic Fertilizer, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
ELECTRICAL
Accident type
Contact with electrical current
Occupation
Electrician, Lineman
Activity
Electrical maintenance
Injury source
ELECTRICAL APPARATUS,NEC
Nature of injury
ELECTRIC BURN-CNTACT BURN
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
43
Mine experience
8.19 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Mosaic Company
Operator
Mosaic Fertilizer, LLC
Mine
0801117

Narrative

Electrician was reversing motor for mechanic to remove impeller. Impeller was removed & electrician went back to reverse motor leads when his left arm came in contact with line side 4160V contactor. (Knife blades) Three phases on disconnect were still in closed position.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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