# ELECTRICAL
> MSHA accident `220001150120` · 04/13/2000 · Old Ben Coal Company
## 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:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** CONDCTR,ELCT,CBL,TROL POL
- **Nature of injury:** ELECTRIC BURN-CNTACT BURN
- **Body part:** FACE, MULTIPLE PARTS
- **Days lost:** 10
- **Mine experience:** 2.15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Horizon Natural Resources Incorporated
- **Operator:** Old Ben Coal Company
- **Mine:** [1102408](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/1102408)
## Narrative

WAS WORKING ON THE POWER TO A SHUTTLE CAR (DC). HE AND HIS BUDDY HAD ENERGIZED THE CABLE TO CHECK IF THE POWER PROBLEM WAS ON THE CAR ITSELF. AS HE WALKED BY THE CAR ANCHOR THE DC CABLE BLEW U P IN HIS FACE, BURNING HIS FACE AND EYES.

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