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ELECTRICAL

220091480011 · 05/21/2009 · 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
UPPER EXTREMITIES, MULTIPLE
Days lost
0
Mine experience
2.54 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Vulcan Materials Company
Operator
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC
Mine
0100021

Narrative

EE received 1st & 2nd degree burns to L forearm & hand from an electric arc flash. Appears EE left testing wire in place on main breaker & energized the circuit; noticed during post job inspection. Did not request immediate medical attention until he was driving home (30 - 45 min. later) and the burn continuously worsened.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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