# ELECTRICAL
> MSHA accident `220051310016` · 05/09/2005 · Britt Sand & Gravel
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** ELECTRICAL
- **Accident type:** Flash burns (electric)
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Electrical maintenance
- **Injury source:** ELECTRICAL APPARATUS,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** ELECT.ARC BURN-NOT CONTAC
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** 12
- **Mine experience:** 0.02 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Tony  Britt
- **Operator:** Britt Sand & Gravel
- **Mine:** [3503365](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3503365)
## Narrative

The El-Jay Screen had stopped. Employee radioed the front office to have the Mgr. call Licensed Electrician. Employee checked fuses in box. He then took a wire and touched across and made contact with another wire and caused a flash fire resulting in injury to his left hand.

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