# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220002100008` · 07/05/2000 · CAPA
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** WATER
- **Nature of injury:** DERMATITIS,RASH,SKIN INFL
- **Body part:** EAR(S) INTERNAL & HEARING
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 7.3 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Ramiro J  Flores; Rufino  Garza
- **Operator:** CAPA
- **Mine:** [4103510](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4103510)
## Narrative

CHECK VALVE IN SUCTION LINE WAS STUCK OPEN. EE DUNKED HIMSELF UNDERWATER TO WORK VALVE INSTEAD OF REMOVING SUCTION HOSE.

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