# ELECTRICAL
> MSHA accident `220022140054` · 07/17/2002 · Compass Minerals America Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** ELECTRICAL
- **Accident type:** Contact with electrical current
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** ELECTRICAL APPARATUS,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** ELECT SHOCK,ELECTROCUTION
- **Body part:** BODY SYSTEMS
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 6 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Compass Minerals International, Inc.
- **Operator:** Compass Minerals America Inc.
- **Mine:** [1600358](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/1600358)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WANTED TO START A FAN AT THE EQUIPMENT WASH RACK. HE TURNED THE MAIN BREAKER ON THEN WENT TO THE FAN TO PUSH THE START BUTTON. HE REPORTED FIRE FLYING FROM THE BOX AND RECEIVING A SHO CK THAT THREW HIM TO THE FLOOR.

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*Source: [MSHA Open Government Data](https://arlweb.msha.gov/OpenGovernmentData/) · MORVS · CC0 1.0*