← MSHA accidents

ELECTRICAL

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.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
JSON-LD · Markdown