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ELECTRICAL

220052930036 · 10/14/2005 · Thiele Kaolin Co.

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
ARM,NEC
Days lost
17
Mine experience
2 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Paul R Kirschling
Operator
Thiele Kaolin Co.
Mine
0900151

Narrative

Lineman was installing used arrestor on power line, when arrestor energized it exploded causing electrical arc. Lineman received 2nd degree burns to upper right arm.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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