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MACHINERY

220061910069 · 07/03/2006 · Holcim (US) Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Flash burns (electric)
Occupation
Electrician, Lineman
Activity
Hand tools (powered)
Injury source
ELECTRICAL APPARATUS,NEC
Nature of injury
ELECT.ARC BURN-NOT CONTAC
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
29
Mine experience
0.27 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Holcim Ltd
Operator
Holcim (US) Inc
Mine
1300148

Narrative

While installing overload device for dust collector, injured drilled into back panel with drill bit-causing electrical flash. Injured was thrown to floor with burning shirt. burns: face, both arms, hands

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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