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ELECTRICAL

220052930009 · 10/10/2005 · Rogers Group Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
ELECTRICAL
Accident type
Flash burns (electric)
Occupation
Electrician, Lineman
Activity
Electrical maintenance
Injury source
ELECTRICAL APPARATUS,NEC
Nature of injury
ELECT.ARC BURN-NOT CONTAC
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
35
Mine experience
3 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Rogers Group Inc
Operator
Rogers Group Inc
Mine
1200721

Narrative

Working on disconnect knives of a motor starter bucket in a motor control center. Power was on. Employee inadvertently placed screwdriver on energized knife and door saftey catch of motor control bucket. Injury was arc flash burn to right and left hand and face. The said bucket was on the bottom and employee was laying on left side during the repair.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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