# ELECTRICAL
> MSHA accident `220033100001` · 10/30/2003 · Freedom Energy Mining Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **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:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 3 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:** Freedom Energy Mining Company
- **Mine:** [1507082](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1507082)
## Narrative

MEMBER WAS MANUALLY DISCONECTING THE POWER ONT HE 002 SECTION POWER CENTER. HE WAS LOOKING THU THE PLEXIGLAS WINDOW TO SEE IF THE BLADES WERE DISCONNECTED. HE RECEIVED A FLASH BURN TO HIS EYES REQUIRING USE OF PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION.

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