# ELECTRICAL
> MSHA accident `220131330014` · 05/03/2013 · Atna Resources, Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** ELECTRICAL
- **Accident type:** Flash burns (electric)
- **Occupation:** Electrician, Lineman
- **Activity:** Electrical maintenance
- **Injury source:** PUMPS,FANS,COMP,ENG,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** ELECT.ARC BURN-NOT CONTAC
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 26
- **Mine experience:** 0.25 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Atna Resources Ltd.
- **Operator:** Atna Resources, Inc.
- **Mine:** [2601597](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2601597)
## Narrative

An electrician was testing the power center for an 800hp, 4160v pump.  His meter was undersized and became damaged by high voltage and carried a current.  The probe arced to the structure and an arc flash resulted causing burns to the electrician.  No electricity was contacted by the injured.

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