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ELECTRICAL

Fatal · 220242320001 · 08/09/2024 · Buzzi Unicem USA

Details

Degree of injury
FATALITY
Classification
ELECTRICAL
Accident type
Flash burns (electric)
Occupation
Master mechanic, Foreman, Supervisor
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
—
Mine experience
0.02 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Buzzi S p A
Operator
Buzzi Unicem USA
Mine
4100283

Narrative

Arc flash event involving electrical equipment that resulted in burns to the employee's arms and torso as well as electrical equipment damage. The employee was injured and hospitalized after the incident but, passed away in the hospital on 08/22/2024.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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