# ELECTRICAL
> MSHA accident `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:** Robert  Caylor
- **Operator:** Oswego Coal Company, Inc.
- **Mine:** [2302262](https://api.ai-analytics.org/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.

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