# ELECTRICAL
> MSHA accident `220040860021` · 03/19/2004 · Charolais Coal No. 1 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:** 25
- **Mine experience:** 0.25 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Cleaton Coal; Donald E  Bowles
- **Operator:** Charolais Coal No. 1 LLC
- **Mine:** [1518728](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1518728)
## Narrative

As ee attempted to install a cable trip system to a breaker that was energized on the top side, he inadvertantly stuck part of the bracket into the energized wire causing flash burns to his hands and neck.

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