# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220160320009` · 01/28/2016 · Harmony Sand & Gravel Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
- **Accident type:** Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
- **Occupation:** Dryer operator, Kiln operator,  Dry plant operator,  Fluid operator, Bed dryer operator
- **Activity:** Hand tools (not powered)
- **Injury source:** ACIDS,ALKALI,WET CEMENT
- **Nature of injury:** BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 10.06 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Richard L  Hummer
- **Operator:** Harmony Sand & Gravel Inc
- **Mine:** [2800562](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2800562)
## Narrative

Changing the battery of the plant generator,(11 degrees out). The wrench employee was using, slipped out of hands, hitting the battery causing it to arc and explode. Wearing safety glasses at the time. Battery acid splashed up and some went into right eye causing a chemical burn.  

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