# ELECTRICAL
> MSHA accident `220012880098` · 09/24/2001 · RMC South Florida Materials
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** ELECTRICAL
- **Accident type:** Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
- **Occupation:** Backhoe operator, Trackhoe operator, Crane operator
- **Activity:** Inspect equipment or mine
- **Injury source:** ELECTRICAL APPARATUS,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
- **Body part:** FACE,NEC
- **Days lost:** 13
- **Mine experience:** 1.78 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** RMC Group PLC
- **Operator:** RMC South Florida Materials
- **Mine:** [0801254](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0801254)
## Narrative

EE USED A CIGARRETIC LIGHTER TO INSPECT WATER LEVEL IN 12 VOLT BATTERY. BATTERY EXPLODED IN EE'S FACE. SAFETY GLASS WERE BEING.

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