# ELECTRICAL
> MSHA accident `220083300062` · 11/19/2008 · Sidney Coal Company Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** ELECTRICAL
- **Accident type:** Flash burns (electric)
- **Occupation:** Electrician, Lineman
- **Activity:** Electrical maintenance
- **Injury source:** ELECTRICAL APPARATUS,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** ELECT.ARC BURN-NOT CONTAC
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 2
- **Mine experience:** 0.15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:** Sidney Coal Company Inc
- **Mine:** [1518381](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1518381)
## Narrative

Employee 1 break across from 3-D belt head helping start the forklift. When he tried to boost the battery it exploded causing injury to his eyes. Taken to E.R. for treatment, Dr took him off work until follow-up 11/24/08.

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