# ELECTRICAL
> MSHA accident `220092170022` · 07/25/2009 · Elk Run Coal Co.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** ELECTRICAL
- **Accident type:** Contact with electrical current
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** ELECTRICAL APPARATUS,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** ELECT SHOCK,ELECTROCUTION
- **Body part:** BODY SYSTEMS
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** — years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:** Elk Run Coal Co.
- **Mine:** [4607938](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4607938)
## Narrative

Injury was changing a valve insert in Komatsu 930 E Rock Truck when a bolt of lightening struck the ground approximately 60 feet from him. The electricity traveled through the ground and entered his body at the left shoulder and exited through both of his feet causing burns. He was transported to CAMC General Hospital, evaluated, monitored and released.

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