October 12, 2022
FL · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
ELECTRICAL
Sand Hill Rock, LLC · Struck by flying object
The employee was unhooking the power and ground lead from the external fuel pump when the fueling was completed, when there was a spark causing the battery to explode. The employee had a split lip and minor contact with battery acid which was promptly neutralized.