# ELECTRICAL
> MSHA accident `220141740038` · 06/19/2014 · Nugent Sand Company 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:** ELECTRICAL APPARATUS,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** ELECT.ARC BURN-NOT CONTAC
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 98
- **Mine experience:** 2.81 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Robert L Chandonnet
- **Operator:** Nugent Sand Company Inc
- **Mine:** [2000801](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2000801)
## Narrative

The employee was changing a 440 volt starter.  Turned power back on to check starter after replaced.  Checked the on/off button and determined new starter worked.  He did not shut power down again, elected to hook up motor leads and in the process came in contact with the relay which in affect pulled starter into position causing flash back injuring him.

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