# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220040820070` · 03/16/2004 · Shelly Materials Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** NOXIOUS MINE GASES,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** POISONING,SYSTEMIC
- **Body part:** BODY SYSTEMS
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 6 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** CRH PLC
- **Operator:** Shelly Materials Inc
- **Mine:** [3301438](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3301438)
## Narrative

HE WAS INSIDE A PONTOON ON THE DREDGE. THERE WAS A BALL VALVE INSIDE TO BLEED AIR OUT OF THE COOLING SYSTEM. HE BREATHED IN SOMETHING WHILE BLEEDING THE SYSTEM THAT CAUSED HIM TO PASS OUT. TWO OTHER EMPLOYEES HELPED HIM OUT TO FRESH AIR AND HE CAME TO IMMEDIATELY.

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