# ELECTRICAL
> MSHA accident `220061000069` · 04/06/2006 · Mineral Park Inc.
## 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:** UPPER EXTREMITIES, MULTIPLE
- **Days lost:** 257
- **Mine experience:** 7 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Mercator Minerals Ltd
- **Operator:** Mineral Park Inc.
- **Mine:** [0200843](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0200843)
## Narrative

Employee used disconnect switch to open pringle switches and isolate capacitor. One switch hung up and did not open. Employee attached jumper to ground, then to capacitor to drain off power stored in capacitor. Since the system was still energized, a massive power surge occurred. Fireball caused injuries.

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