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ELECTRICAL

220201770030 · 06/19/2020 · Amrize South Central Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR 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
0
Mine experience
3.5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Holcim Ltd
Operator
Amrize South Central Inc.
Mine
3400056

Narrative

Electrician was performing electrical portion of installing a new rock hammer at the primary crusher. As the electrician was removing the motor starter of the old rock hammer an arc flash occurred. The electrician suffered 1st and 2nd degree burns to face and arm.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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