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ELECTRICAL

220060400017 · 02/07/2006 · APAC-Central, Inc

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
ELECTRICAL
Accident type
Flash burns (electric)
Occupation
Front-end loader, Scraper-loader operator, Pan operator, Payloader, Scraper rig operator
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
0
Mine experience
0.83 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Ashland Inc
Operator
APAC-Central, Inc
Mine
0300437

Narrative

EE was working on shaker screen in which he had implemented LO/TO procedures. He finished his work and then removed his lock and flipped the braker switch back on. An Arc Flash occurred when braker switch was activated causing 2nd degree burns to his face, lips, chin and neck.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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