# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220003410032` · 11/30/2000 · Reynolds Metals Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Surface equipment, NEC
- **Injury source:** CHEMICALS,CHEM COMP,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 4 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Reynolds Metals Company
- **Operator:** Reynolds Metals Company
- **Mine:** [4100906](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4100906)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS HOSING DOWN WITH A 1 1/2"" HOSE. THE HOSE GOT A KINK IN IT AND AS EE WAS TRYING TO FREE THE KINK, HE LOST CONTROL OF THE HOSE CAUSING THE NOZZLE TO STRIKE HIM ON THE FACE AND SPRAY ING CAUSTIC IN BOTH EYES. EE IS NOT LOSING ANY TIME AND IS NOT ON WORK RESTRICTIONS. ING CAUSTIC IN BOTH EYES. EE IS NOT LOSING ANY TIME AND IS NOT ON WORK RESTRICTIONS.

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