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ELECTRICAL

220113360018 · 11/29/2011 · Newmont USA Limited

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
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
HEAD, MULTIPLE PARTS
Days lost
20
Mine experience
24.12 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Newmont Corporation
Operator
Newmont USA Limited
Mine
2600062

Narrative

While mounting a ""CAUTION - Buried Cable"" sign on the main power disconnect, a mounting screw came into contact with energized conductors and an ARC Flash occurred.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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