# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220002730041` · 09/15/2000 · Darwin Stratton & Son Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** ALL OTHER CASES (INCL 1ST AID)
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Ingestion of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** COAL & PETROL PRODUCT,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** POISONING,SYSTEMIC
- **Body part:** BODY SYSTEMS
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 0.01 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Clayton Darwin  Stratton
- **Operator:** Darwin Stratton & Son Inc
- **Mine:** [4202283](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4202283)
## Narrative

CREW USED A SIPHON HOSE TO CARRY WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID FROM A 55 GAL DRUM TO A 325 GAL TANK. FLUID IS MIXED W/WATER FOR DRILLING FLUID. DRUM TO HOSE SLIPPED OUT OF THE 325 GAL TANK. EE GRABB ED HOSE TO SUCK ON HOSE TO START SIPHON, IN THE PROCESS, HE SWALLOWED SOME OF THE WASHER FLUID.

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