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220222370032 · 08/15/2022 · Calportland
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 290
Mine experience 6 years
Operator
Controller (parent) Taiheiyo Cement Corp
Operator Calportland
Mine 0400036
Narrative EE was racking in a 4160v disconnect to power a system fan. As EE closed the circuit, the Limit amp shorted causing an arc flash. EE sustained burns to hands and face.
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