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ELECTRICAL

220022610004 · 09/17/2002 · Powell Mountain Coal Company Inc

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
ELECTRICAL
Accident type
Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
CHEMICALS,CHEM COMP,NEC
Nature of injury
BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
—
Mine experience
4 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Progress Energy Inc
Operator
Powell Mountain Coal Company Inc
Mine
1518043

Narrative

EE WAS REPAIRING BATTERY PERSONNEL CARRIER. AS HE STARTED TO RECONNECT LEAD TO 6-VOLT BATTERY, THE BATTERY BLEW UP, SPRAYING MATERIAL ONTO HIS FACE AND INTO HIS EYES. (HE WAS WEARING SAFETY GL ASSES).

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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