# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220040200045` · 01/09/2004 · Echo Bay Minerals Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Climb scaffolds, Ladders
- **Injury source:** ACIDS,ALKALI,WET CEMENT
- **Nature of injury:** BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 9 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Kinross Gold Corp
- **Operator:** Echo Bay Minerals Company
- **Mine:** [4503283](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4503283)
## Narrative

THE EE WAS STEPPING OFF THE BOTTOM RUNG OF A LOADDER WHEN HE SLIPPED AND FELL ONTO A PLASTIC SUCTION LINE CONTAINING COPPER SULFATE ACIDIC THE LINE BROKE AND SPRAYED THE SOLUTION IN HIS EYES. HIS EYES WERE FLUSHED FOR 20 MIN AND HE WAS TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL TO BE CHECKED OUT. THE DR PERSCRIBED AN ANTIBIOTIC CREAM FOR HIS EYES AND HE WAS RELEASED. NOTE HIS SAFETY GLASSES FELL OFF WH

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