# OCCUPATIONAL SKIN DISEASES
> MSHA accident `220020110026` · 01/03/2002 · J M Huber Corp
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6
- **Classification:** OCCUPATIONAL SKIN DISEASES
- **Accident type:** Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** ACIDS,ALKALI,WET CEMENT
- **Nature of injury:** BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 24 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** J M Huber Corp
- **Operator:** J M Huber Corp
- **Mine:** [0900142](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0900142)
## Narrative

EE WAS REPAIRING A PUMP AND CHEMICAL FEED LINE FROM A CAUSTIC SODA CHEMICAL TANK. WHILE WORKING ON HIS KNEES TO REINSTALL THE PUMP, HIS ACID SUIT DEVELOPED A HOLE AND ALLOWED THE DILUTED CAUST IC TO BE ABSORBED ON HIS CLOTHES. HE EXPERIENCED A BURNING SENSATION TO HIS RIGHT KNEE AND REMOVED HIS SUIT. HE RECEIVED MEDICAL ATTENTION FOR 2NE & 3RD DEGREE BURNS TO THE KNEE.

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