# ELECTRICAL
> MSHA accident `220101530009` · 05/22/2010 · Left Fork Mining Co Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** ELECTRICAL
- **Accident type:** Flash burns (electric)
- **Occupation:** Mechanic helper
- **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:** 31
- **Mine experience:** 1 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Benjamin R.  Bennett
- **Operator:** Left Fork Mining Co Inc
- **Mine:** [1512564](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1512564)
## Narrative

Miners were attempting to tram a continuous miner by installing power wires directly into a receptacle in a power center without using a proper disconnecting device.  When they attempted to set and reset the breaker, the breaker arced, causing serious burn injuries.

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