# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220010640151` · 02/09/2001 · Alex Energy Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Unknown
- **Injury source:** PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
- **Nature of injury:** POISONING,SYSTEMIC
- **Body part:** BODY SYSTEMS
- **Days lost:** 348
- **Mine experience:** 0.15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:** Alex Energy Inc
- **Mine:** [4608787](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4608787)
## Narrative

DURING THE PROCESS OF PLASTERING A STOPPING, THE B-BOND DUST GOT IN HIS LUNGS HE FELT FEVERISH AND EXPERENCED PROBLEMS BREATHING. HE WAS REMOVED FROM THE MINE. HE WENT TO THE HOSPITAL WHERE HE WAS ADVISED TO STOP WORK UNTIL HE FELT BETTER OR IMPROVEMENT WAS SHOWN.

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