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ELECTRICAL

220242220029 · 07/31/2024 · United Salt Carlsbad LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
ELECTRICAL
Accident type
Contact with electrical current
Occupation
Electrician, Lineman
Activity
Electrical maintenance
Injury source
ELECTRICAL APPARATUS,NEC
Nature of injury
ELECT SHOCK,ELECTROCUTION
Body part
BODY SYSTEMS
Days lost
5
Mine experience
17.06 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Texas United Corp
Operator
United Salt Carlsbad LLC
Mine
2901043

Narrative

On July 31, 2024, an experience plant electrician was assigned the task of repairing a portable conveyor. At approx. 8:28 am the conveyor was cleaned and moved into the shop for repairs. The elec. replaced a 240 v. 4 wire plug. When conveyor was plugged into an outlet and start button was pushed, the elec. received a shock, the plug was wired incorrectly. Employee was eval. at ER.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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