# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220021190095` · 04/22/2002 · U S Borax Inc
## 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:** Coal/ore shovel operator,  Shoveler,  Power shoveler
- **Activity:** Power shovel, Dragline
- **Injury source:** COAL & PETROL PRODUCT,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** POISONING,SYSTEMIC
- **Body part:** BODY SYSTEMS
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 3.67 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Rio Tinto Group
- **Operator:** U S Borax Inc
- **Mine:** [0400743](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0400743)
## Narrative

EE EXPERIENCED AN ALLERGIC REACTION TO THE CLEANING SOLVENT THAT HAD BEEN JUST USED TO CLEAN THEEXTERIOR OF THE SHOVEL SHE OPERATES. EE WAS GIVEN EPINEPHRINE BY THE PARAMEDIC THEN TRANSFERRED TO THE ER WHERE NO FUTHER TREATMENT WAS REQUIRED

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