# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220010040014` · 12/21/2000 · The Belden Brick Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
- **Occupation:** Coal sampler
- **Activity:** Inspect equipment or mine
- **Injury source:** NOXIOUS MINE GASES,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 1
- **Mine experience:** 10 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** William H  Belden
- **Operator:** The Belden Brick Company
- **Mine:** [3300528](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3300528)
## Narrative

EE WAS WALKING DOWN TO A SUMP CHECKING HIS CAUSTIC LINES. HE SLIPPED ON SNOW AND ICE AND FELL. HE GRABBED HOLD OF A STAKE AS HE FELL WHICH WAS HOLDING THE END OF THE CAUSTIC LINE. THE CAUSTIC( SODIUM HYDROXIDE) SLPASHED HIM IN THE FACE AND IN THE LEFT EYE. WE FLUSHED HIS FACE AND EYE AND TOOK HIM TO GET CHECKED OUT AT HOSPITAL.

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