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MACHINERY

220262370023 · 08/18/2026 · Knife River

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Contact with electrical current
Occupation
Welder (non-shop)
Activity
Welding or cutting
Injury source
MACHINE,NEC-WELDR,OFC MAC
Nature of injury
ELECT SHOCK,ELECTROCUTION
Body part
BODY SYSTEMS
Days lost
1
Mine experience
1.92 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Knife River Corporation
Operator
Knife River
Mine
4202675

Narrative

Employee was welding in a screen chute. It was a hot sunny day. while welding they accidentally touched their bald sweaty head against chute resulting in a shock from the welder. After the shock employee was breathing heavy and seemed confused, so I took them to the E.R. where they were released with zero restrictions.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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