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ELECTRICAL

220063000038 · 10/19/2006 · Plaisted Companies Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
ELECTRICAL
Accident type
Flash burns (electric)
Occupation
Coal/ore shovel operator, Shoveler, Power shoveler
Activity
Electrical maintenance
Injury source
PUMPS,FANS,COMP,ENG,NEC
Nature of injury
ELECT.ARC BURN-NOT CONTAC
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
1
Mine experience
4.54 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Todd R Plaisted
Operator
Plaisted Companies Inc.
Mine
2100496

Narrative

Employee was pressing the start button for the slurry pump when the electrical panel exploded. He received burns on the neck and throat and a burn on right arm. Investigation found no determinable cause as panel was destroyed. Possibly a short or an arc thru the air. All electrical panels were inspected by hipsage electric.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
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