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ELECTRICAL

220072250019 · 08/04/2007 · T.J.S. Mining, Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
ELECTRICAL
Accident type
Flash burns (electric)
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Inspect equipment or mine
Injury source
MACHINE-MILL,CLEANING PLT
Nature of injury
ELECT.ARC BURN-NOT CONTAC
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
112
Mine experience
12 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Thomas J Smith
Operator
T.J.S. Mining, Inc.
Mine
3608138

Narrative

Employee was checking breaker in Motor Control Center Building. As he went to step up on a bucket with screwdriver in right hand he apparently lost his balance and as he went to catch himself he accidently contacted the top side of breaker with screwdriver thus receiving flash burns.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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