# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220023430069` · 11/22/2002 · PCS Phosphate Company 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:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Working with chemicals
- **Injury source:** ACIDS,ALKALI,WET CEMENT
- **Nature of injury:** BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 0.05 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Potash Corp Of Saskatchewan
- **Operator:** PCS Phosphate Company Inc
- **Mine:** [2500554](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2500554)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE HAD JUST LOOSENED THE HEAL WITH AIR ON THE BOTTOM OF ACID CAR & WAS GETTING READY TO TAKE OFF NIPPLE SO THAT THE ACID HOSE COULD BE ATTACHED. HE FORGOT TO CHECK THAT THE VALVE WAS COM PLETELY CLOSED ON THE CAR & CHECK THE NIPPLE FOR PRESSURE. ACID CAME OUT WHEN THE NIPPLE WAS REMOVED & SPLASHED DOWN HIS LIQUID PROOF COAT SLEEVE & INTO HIS GLOVE & BOOT.

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