# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220013370060` · 11/19/2001 · Alex Energy, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
- **Occupation:** Coal sampler
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** ACIDS,ALKALI,WET CEMENT
- **Nature of injury:** BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 4
- **Mine experience:** 1.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:** Alex Energy, LLC
- **Mine:** [4606870](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4606870)
## Narrative

EE WAS REPAIRING CAUSTIC LINE TO THE 029 POND. CAUSTIC LIME BLEW LOOSE, SPILLING CHEMICAL ON EE. EE WAS WEARING GLASSES BUT ENOUGH CHEMICAL GOT AROUND GLASSES AND INTO EYES TO CAUSE DAMAGE.

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