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ELECTRICAL

220162430016 · 08/25/2016 · Specialty Vermiculite LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
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
314
Mine experience
18.67 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Derek J Cusack
Operator
Specialty Vermiculite LLC
Mine
3800085

Narrative

Employee was working in an electrical panel with live 480 volt feed coming into unit. Employee was working alone, with minimal PPE. Employee did not try out or test circuit for current before beginning work. Employee was exposed to arc flash in close proximity to panel, experience burns on face, ear, left arm and hand.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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