# ELECTRICAL
> MSHA accident `220042730053` · 09/17/2004 · Constine, Incorporated
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** ELECTRICAL
- **Accident type:** Contact with hot objects or substances
- **Occupation:** Assayer, Geologist, Metallurgist, Engineer, Engineer management
- **Activity:** Enter/work in bins, Silos
- **Injury source:** FLAME,FIRE,SMOKE,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
- **Body part:** FOREARM/ULNAR/RADIUS
- **Days lost:** 5
- **Mine experience:** 2 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Mike  Constine; Mark  Constine; Rod  Constine
- **Operator:** Constine, Incorporated
- **Mine:** [2003266](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2003266)
## Narrative

DISCONNECT MAL-FUNCTIONED WHEN IT WAS PULLED DOWN TO OFF POSITION. THE CENTER LUG DID NOT DISENGAGE FROM THE MECHANISM. THIS ALLOWED CURRENT TO KEEP TRAVELING TO MOTOR ON ONE WIRE CAUSING THE 60 AMP FUSE TO BLOW. WHEN IT BLEW, IT BROKE 2 SAFETY LATCHES OFF THE DOOR, ALLOWING A FLASH OF FIRE TO EXIT THE BOX & BURN EE'S RIGHT ARM.

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