# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220031400057` · 05/09/2003 · Blue Mountain Minerals
## 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:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Working with solvents
- **Injury source:** COAL & PETROL PRODUCT,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 1.25 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Portola Minerals Company
- **Operator:** Blue Mountain Minerals
- **Mine:** [0404716](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0404716)
## Narrative

CHECKING FOR A CRACK IN A LOADER DIFFERENTIAL MECHANIC WAS USING BRAKE CLEANER IN AN AERSOL CAN TO CLEAN AREA TO BE INSPECTED. ACCIDENTALLY SPRAYED BRAKE CLEANER ON HIS FACE AND LEFT EYE. WASH ED OUT EYE IN EYE WASH STATION AND WAS TAKEN TO DOCTOR TO CHECK EYE. WAS WEARING SAFETY GLASSES.

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