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ELECTRICAL

220053500031 · 12/08/2005 · Oswego Coal Company, Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
ELECTRICAL
Accident type
Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Occupation
Haul/Off road/Coal/Ore/Pit/Quarry/Rock/Rubber tire truck driver, Transportation truck driver
Activity
Inspect equipment or mine
Injury source
ELECTRICAL APPARATUS,NEC
Nature of injury
BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
2
Mine experience
3 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Robert Caylor
Operator
Oswego Coal Company, Inc.
Mine
2302262

Narrative

While operating a haul truck, the operator noticed smoke coming from the battery box. He stopped the truck, went over to the box, raised the lid and the battery exploded. A piece of the battery hit him in the nose and caused a laceration. Also, acid splashed in his left eye.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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