# ELECTRICAL
> MSHA accident `220081500013` · 05/22/2008 · Appalachian Premium Fuels, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** ELECTRICAL
- **Accident type:** Flash burns (electric)
- **Occupation:** Continuous miner operator, Coal mole operator
- **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:** 21
- **Mine experience:** 1.54 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Energy Coal Resources Inc
- **Operator:** Appalachian Premium Fuels, LLC
- **Mine:** [4609085](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4609085)
## Narrative

The electrician had locked out the breaker to the miner while performing tests. He gave the key to the operator and had him to reenergize the breaker. There was shielding wrapped around the cathead and this caused the catehead to be grounded. When the victim engaged the breaker it exploded. Burns to his hand and side of his face.

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