# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220001510004` · 05/23/2000 · Protech Minerals Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** CHEMICALS,CHEM COMP,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 5
- **Mine experience:** — years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Chul L  Choe
- **Operator:** Protech Minerals Inc
- **Mine:** [0401104](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0401104)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE NOT FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS & TRAINING PROCEDURES; TURNED NOZZLE TOWARDS HIS FACE TO SEE IF IT WAS CLOSED INSIDE. HE HIT THE SIDE OFTHE FORKLIFT & THE PROPANE SPRAYED INTO HIS FACE AND INTO THE LEFT EYE.

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