EE was approximately 4 feet in front of the generator transfer panel inside the electrical room, when a "flash" (fire) occurred, causing burns.
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Showing all 3Employee was repairing a battery of a Loader Caterpillar 980C, he turned his back to look for a grinder when the battery exploded. As a result of the battery explosion the battery acid came in contact with employee's left eye.
EE (company electrician) was working on the control box of the secondary cone crusher. While moving some wires he felt an explosion which resulted in a second degree burn on his left hand due to the flash created by the explosion.