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ELECTRICAL

220190100012 · 01/03/2019 · Nyrstar Gordonsville, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
ELECTRICAL
Accident type
Flash burns (electric)
Occupation
Electrician, Lineman
Activity
Inspect equipment or mine
Injury source
TRANSFORMERS,CONVERTERS
Nature of injury
ELECT.ARC BURN-NOT CONTAC
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
151
Mine experience
6.35 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Nyrstar NV
Operator
Nyrstar Gordonsville, LLC
Mine
4002213

Narrative

An arc flash occurred as an electrician was attempting to check voltage on the secondary side of a 4160 Volt transformer. The electrician was seriously burned on both hands and one side of face and neck.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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