# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220002900174` · 10/10/2000 · Ormet Primary Aluminum Corp/Burnside Div
## 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:** CHEMICALS,CHEM COMP,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** SCRATCH,ABRASION,SUPERFCL
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 0.38 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Ormet Corporation
- **Operator:** Ormet Primary Aluminum Corp/Burnside Div
- **Mine:** [1600354](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1600354)
## Narrative

LEAKING CAUTSTIC TANK EE REMOVED INSULATION FROMOUTER TANK SHELL FOR REPAIRS TO BE MADE. AFTER INSULATION REMOVAL, EE PROCEEDED TO TAKE DOWN PLASTIC ENCLOSURE. CAUSTIC LIQUID SPLASHED ONTO EE'S FACE & CHEMICAL GOGGLES THEN LEAKED INTO RIGHT EYE CAUSING CORNEAL ABRASION. THERE IS NO PERMANENT INJURY OR IMPAIRMENT TO EE

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