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This is the dramatic moment a Russian employee of an energy firm escapes with his life after a massive electricity substation blows up, showering him in sparks.
The incident happened earlier this month in the Krasnoyarsk Territory, which is about 2,000 miles east of Moscow.
He opened up several protective covers and can be seen forcing down a few levers.
After moving several of the levers without any negative reaction, the substation suddenly exploded.
Witnesses who were filming the operation were stunned to see the worker, named only as Anton, walk clear from the scene having lost a glove and suffering some 'redness on his arm'.
After more than a minute, the screen is covered in sparks as the transformer explodes.