# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220003630003` · 12/18/2000 · Newmont USA Limited
## 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:** 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:** BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 11.69 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Newmont Corporation
- **Operator:** Newmont USA Limited
- **Mine:** [2600062](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2600062)
## Narrative

EE WAS REFUELING A TRASH PUMP WHEN THE GAS PUMP HOSE CAME APART SPRAYING THE EE IN THE FACE AND EYES. MEDICAL TREATMENT WAS SOUGHT AND EE WAS GIVING PERSCRIPTION MEDICATION FOR HIS EYES.

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