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ELECTRICAL

220070640078 · 02/27/2007 · Heidelberg Materials US Cement LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
ELECTRICAL
Accident type
Flash burns (electric)
Occupation
Electrician, Lineman
Activity
Electrical maintenance
Injury source
CONDCTR,ELCT,CBL,TROL POL
Nature of injury
ELECT.ARC BURN-NOT CONTAC
Body part
UPPER EXTREMITIES, MULTIPLE
Days lost
0
Mine experience
10.62 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Heidelberg Materials AG
Operator
Heidelberg Materials US Cement LLC
Mine
3600185

Narrative

While employee was removing center bar after remiving kiln # 2 dust pump starter bucket, a ground wire that was not fully taped touched the buss bar behind the cabinet. The touching of the wire caused a flash which caused the burning to the hand and forearm.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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