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ELECTRICAL

220262440023 · 08/22/2026 · Origin Mining Company, LLC.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
ELECTRICAL
Accident type
Flash burns (electric)
Occupation
Electrician, Lineman
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
0.42 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Waterton Global Resource Management Cayman Corp
Operator
Origin Mining Company, LLC.
Mine
0200843

Narrative

Electrical control superintendent was troubleshooting inside the #10-MC-03 energized 4160-volt electrical enclosure when they contacted the phase to phase with a fluke T6-600 voltages tester. This cause an arc flash causing burns to their hands, arms, and face due to not donning any of the required PPE and the 4160 volt power circuit not being deenergized before the work began.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
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