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Case study · MSHA Record #220102940067

Electrician Helper fatality

October 10, 2010 at 12:57 PM
Snyder · Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. · Kiowa County, OK
Investigator narrative
The investigation into the accident is on-going, but as of now, it appears as the three employees were installing ground vault indicator lights when an ach flash occurred, injuring them. The employees were transported to the hospital.
Record details
Classification
ELECTRICAL
Accident type
Flash burns (electric)
Activity at time
Electrical Maintenance
Subunit / location
STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
Source of injury
ELECTRICAL APPARATUS,NEC
Nature of injury
ELECT.ARC BURN-NOT CONTAC
Total mining experience
17 years
Experience at this mine
0.04 years
Experience in this job
1.85 years
Mine type
Surface
Sector
Metal/Nonmetal
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Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) public records · Document 220102940067 · Mine ID 3401651
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