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ELECTRICAL

220230190010 · 01/06/2023 · Sherwood Construction Company Inc

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
ELECTRICAL
Accident type
Contact with hot objects or substances
Occupation
Electrician, Lineman
Activity
Electrical maintenance
Injury source
ELECTRICAL APPARATUS,NEC
Nature of injury
BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
0
Mine experience
8 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Howard Sherwood
Operator
Sherwood Construction Company Inc
Mine
3401841

Narrative

Electrician was checking voltage on new circuit breaker when it started making a noise and the started arching. When arching occurred there was a large flash causing 2nd degree burns to the electricians right thumb and forefinger. Electrician was treated and released back to work the same day.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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