# ELECTRICAL
> MSHA accident `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:** Progress Energy Inc
- **Operator:** Powell Mountain Coal Company Inc
- **Mine:** [1518043](https://api.ai-analytics.org/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: [MSHA Open Government Data](https://arlweb.msha.gov/OpenGovernmentData/) · AI Analytics · CC0 1.0*