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ELECTRICAL

220071370014 · 05/15/2007 · BASF Catalysts LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
ELECTRICAL
Accident type
Flash burns (electric)
Occupation
Electrician, Lineman
Activity
Electrical maintenance
Injury source
MOTORS
Nature of injury
ELECT.ARC BURN-NOT CONTAC
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
31 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
BASF SE
Operator
BASF Catalysts LLC
Mine
0900359

Narrative

Electrician was performing maintenance tasks on a 3-phase 480 volt motor starter when an electric arc (blast) occurred resulting in burns to the Electrician's hands, fingers, arms and face.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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