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ELECTRICAL

220091260017 · 04/24/2009 · Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC

Details

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

Operator

Controller (parent)
Vulcan Materials Company
Operator
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC
Mine
0103087

Narrative

While an (Vulcan Contractor Services #01-03226) employee was performing annual ground checks at the Tuscaloosa Quarry #01-03087, he experienced an electrical arc flash. He sustained 1st and 2nd degree burns to his left hand, forearm and face. Employee did not follow electrical procedures and was not wearing the proper PPE that had been provided for him.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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