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ELECTRICAL

220092860086 · 08/12/2009 · Essroc Cement Corp.

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
ELECTRICAL
Accident type
Fall from ladders
Occupation
Electrician, Lineman
Activity
Electrical maintenance
Injury source
FLOOR,WALKING SURF-NOT UG
Nature of injury
CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
Body part
ARM,NEC
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.19 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Italcementi Spa
Operator
Essroc Cement Corp.
Mine
4600007

Narrative

Employee on ladder attempted to repair wire insulation while energized. This type of work is contrary to site and contractor safety procedures. The employee caused an arc flash to occur which caused the employee to fall off the ladder and injury their right arm.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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