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Case study · MSHA Record #220242320001

Master Mechanic fatality

August 9, 2024 at 2:47 PM
MARYNEAL QUARRY AND MILL · Buzzi Unicem USA · Nolan County, TX
Investigator 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.
Record details
Classification
ELECTRICAL
Accident type
Flash burns (electric)
Activity at time
Electrical Maintenance
Subunit / location
MILL OPERATION/PREPARATION PLANT
Underground location
NO VALUE FOUND
Mining method
NO VALUE FOUND
Source of injury
ELECTRICAL APPARATUS,NEC
Nature of injury
ELECT.ARC BURN-NOT CONTAC
Body part affected
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Total mining experience
38 years
Experience at this mine
0 years
Experience in this job
15 years
Mine type
Facility
Sector
Metal/Non-Metal
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