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ELECTRICAL

220132830390 · 10/03/2013 · Sherwin Alumina Company, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
ELECTRICAL
Accident type
Flash burns (electric)
Occupation
Electrician, Lineman
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
ELECTRICAL APPARATUS,NEC
Nature of injury
ELECT.ARC BURN-NOT CONTAC
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
66
Mine experience
0.85 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Sherwin Alumina LLC
Operator
Sherwin Alumina Company, LLC
Mine
4100906

Narrative

EE had energized a 4160VAC contactor and was walking away from it when an arc flash occurred. EE was transported to a local hospital where he was treated and admitted with 2nd and 3rd degree burns to his right arm and 2nd degree burn to his right ear. EE released from the hospital on 10/11/13 but remains off work.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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