# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220032670007` · 09/16/2003 · Climax Molybdenum 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:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** ACIDS,ALKALI,WET CEMENT
- **Nature of injury:** BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 33 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Phelps Dodge Corp
- **Operator:** Climax Molybdenum Company
- **Mine:** [0502256](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0502256)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS MOVING A BARREL OF LIME-AWAY SOLUTION (MURATIC ACID) AND DRIP PAN. THE BARREL WAS REMOVED AND THE DRIP PAN WAS STUCK TO THE FLOOR. EMPLOYEE JERKED ON EDGE OF DRIP PAN AND ACID SPL ASHED UP AND PAST LEFT LENS OF GLASSES. EMPLOYEE FLUCHED EYE FOR 15 MINUTES AND THEN GOT ASSISTANCE FLUSHING EYE. WENT TO CLINIC.

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