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ELECTRICAL

220050730033 · 02/28/2005 · Brook Hollow Sand & Gravel Corp

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
Electrical maintenance
Injury source
ELECTRICAL APPARATUS,NEC
Nature of injury
BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
Body part
FACE, MULTIPLE PARTS
Days lost
0
Mine experience
3 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Robert La Montagne
Operator
Brook Hollow Sand & Gravel Corp
Mine
2700346

Narrative

Worker was attempting to jump start a portable crusher using jumper cables and a Volvo 150 loader. First he hooked up the cables to the crusher battery and secondly to a running loader and within a second the crusher battery exploded and sulfuric acid splashed on his face, glasses and clothing. He flushed his eyes on site and was taken to a clinic for precautionary measures.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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