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ELECTRICAL

220093230021 · 11/13/2009 · O-N Minerals Portage Company LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
ELECTRICAL
Accident type
Flash burns (electric)
Occupation
Electrician helper
Activity
Electrical maintenance
Injury source
CONDCTR,ELCT,CBL,TROL POL
Nature of injury
ELECT.ARC BURN-NOT CONTAC
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
128
Mine experience
— years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Carmeuse Holding SA
Operator
O-N Minerals Portage Company LLC
Mine
1202117

Narrative

Terminating cables on load side of de-energized breaker, cable made contact with energized bus detail on breaker located directly above, causing arc flash and burning ee hands.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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