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ELECTRICAL

220101370008 · 05/10/2010 · FTS International Services LLC

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
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
4
Mine experience
1.83 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
FTSI Services LLC
Operator
FTS International Services LLC
Mine
2302364

Narrative

Employee was working in the MCC room of the plant dryer checking out electrical contacts. While testing the contacts, the contacts caused a flash while he was standing by the control box. He did not think he had any problems until he woke up the next morning and he had pain in both eyes. He was diagnosed with corneal burns and was given eye drops to releive the condition.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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