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ELECTRICAL

220241990019 · 07/14/2024 · Mosaic Potash Carlsbad Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
ELECTRICAL
Accident type
Contact with electrical current
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Electrical maintenance
Injury source
ELECTRICAL APPARATUS,NEC
Nature of injury
ELECTRIC BURN-CNTACT BURN
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
4
Mine experience
0.85 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Mosaic Company
Operator
Mosaic Potash Carlsbad Inc
Mine
2900802

Narrative

While troubleshooting an electrical issue on the drum miner the employee inserted their hand into an electrical cabinet making contact with an energized conductor and receiving a shock. EE was given a prescription for 800 mg of ibuprofen 7-day antibiotic and Silvadene cream and antibiotic for the wounds. Restrictions - Lt Hand work only.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
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