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ELECTRICAL

220131210004 · 04/26/2013 · Hempt Brothers Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
ELECTRICAL
Accident type
Contact with electrical current
Occupation
Electrician, Lineman
Activity
Electrical maintenance
Injury source
BELT CONVEYORS
Nature of injury
ELECTRIC BURN-CNTACT BURN
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
116
Mine experience
1.5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Max J Hempt
Operator
Hempt Brothers Inc
Mine
3600135

Narrative

EE was wiring conveyor #11 starter which was locked out. This starter was directly above a 100 amp 480 volt 3 phase disconnect for conveyor #12 hoist and travel. This disconnect was energized on the line side. Screwdriver went into the open panel past the protective barrier and crossed phases creating an electrical explosion.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
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