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ELECTRICAL

220121430041 · 05/19/2012 · Imerys Mica Kings Mountain Inc

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
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
12
Mine experience
3.79 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Imerys S A
Operator
Imerys Mica Kings Mountain Inc
Mine
3100273

Narrative

Employee was changing a fuse in a de-energized electrical panel when an arc flash occurred. Employee received burns to hands, chin, and forearms.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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