# ELECTRICAL
> MSHA accident `220242280005` · 08/10/2024 · Eagle Mine LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **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:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** 2
- **Mine experience:** 4 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Lundin Mining Corporation
- **Operator:** Eagle Mine LLC
- **Mine:** [2003454](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/2003454)
## Narrative

While performing electrical switching underground during maintenance activities, a circuit breaker failed causing an arc flash. As a result of the arc flash, an employee received third degree burns on the back of their left hand. The employee was evaluated at the local hospital and will remain away from work to receive further treatment.

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