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ELECTRICAL

220061210079 · 04/25/2006 · Rio Tinto Kennecott Copper

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
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
HEAD, MULTIPLE PARTS
Days lost
0
Mine experience
16.23 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Rio Tinto Group
Operator
Rio Tinto Kennecott Copper
Mine
4201996

Narrative

Employee was in the process of checking the current draw across an electrical breaker. During the process, the power breaker flashed causing burns to his face and eyes.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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