# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220031880145` · 06/27/2003 · The Doe Run Company
## 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:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** COAL & PETROL PRODUCT,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 2.96 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Renco Group
- **Operator:** The Doe Run Company
- **Mine:** [2300499](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2300499)
## Narrative

EE WAS ASSISTING ON THE REPAIR OF A PERSONEL CARRIER. AS A RADIATOR HOSE WAS BEING REMOVED, ANTI FREEZE BLEW INTO THE EE'S EYES CAUSING IRRITATION AND A BURNING SENSATION. AFTER EYES WERE FLUS HED ON SITE, EE WAS TAKEN TO HOSPITAL ER AS A PRECAUTION. THE EYES WERE FLUSHED AGAIN & AN ANTI-BIOTIC DROP WAS PRESCRIBED FOR 2-3 DAYS. EE WAS RELEASED FOR WORK.

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