# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220262370023` · 08/18/2026 · Knife River
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Contact with electrical current
- **Occupation:** Welder (non-shop)
- **Activity:** Welding or cutting
- **Injury source:** MACHINE,NEC-WELDR,OFC MAC
- **Nature of injury:** ELECT SHOCK,ELECTROCUTION
- **Body part:** BODY SYSTEMS
- **Days lost:** 1
- **Mine experience:** 1.92 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Knife River Corporation
- **Operator:** Knife River
- **Mine:** [4202675](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/4202675)
## Narrative

Employee was welding in a screen chute. It was a hot sunny day. while welding they accidentally touched their bald sweaty head against chute resulting in a shock from the welder. After the shock employee was breathing heavy and seemed confused, so I took them to the E.R. where they were released with zero restrictions.

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