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ELECTRICAL

220101090024 · 04/11/2010 · Carbo Ceramics Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
ELECTRICAL
Accident type
Flash burns (electric)
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
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
17
Mine experience
10 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Gary A Kolstad
Operator
Carbo Ceramics Inc
Mine
0901108

Narrative

Employee was trouble shooting a power control panel using a voltage meter rated for a maximum of 600 volts. He used it to check voltage that was 2,080 volts. An arc flash occurred which resulted in second degree burns from his right elbow to his wrist and third degree burns from his wrist to the tips of his fingers. He also has some second degree facial burns.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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