MSHA reported that on Aug. 9, an electrician at Maryneal Quarry and Mill, Nolan, Texas, was seriously injured by an arc flash from a 4,160 VAC circuit while working on an electrical panel for a motor control center. On Aug. 22, he died from his injuries. This is the 15th fatality reported in 2024, and the second classified as “Electrical.”…
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MSHA reports 18th fatality of 2024
MSHA reported that on Aug. 22, a contractor at East Quarry, Tulsa, Okla., was installing a material feeder when they fell approximately 21 ft. through an opening in the walkway platform. The contractor died from his injuries on Sept. 6. This is the 18th fatality reported in 2024, and the second classified as “Slip or Fall of Person.” MSHA recommends…
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