# ELECTRICAL
> MSHA accident `220101090024` · 04/11/2010 · Carbo Ceramics 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:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 17
- **Mine experience:** 10 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Gary A  Kolstad
- **Operator:** Carbo Ceramics Inc
- **Mine:** [0901108](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0901108)
## Narrative

Employee was trouble shooting a power control panel using a voltage meter rated for a maximum of 600 volts.  He used it to check voltage that was 2,080 volts.  An arc flash occurred which resulted in second degree burns from his right elbow to his wrist and third degree burns from his wrist to the tips of his fingers.  He also has some second degree facial burns.

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