# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220040920001` · 03/29/2004 · Cotter Corp
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD 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:** Working with chemicals
- **Injury source:** CHEMICALS,CHEM COMP,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
- **Body part:** UPPER ARM/HUMERUS
- **Days lost:** 22
- **Mine experience:** 3 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** General Atomics Uranium Resources
- **Operator:** Cotter Corp
- **Mine:** [0501732](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0501732)
## Narrative

The employee was working in the SVU area of the mill when he was evidently sprayed with some caustic solution.  The employee continued working and did not realize that he had a chemical burn for at least 2 hours.  This resulted in a chemical burn to his left upper arm that required medical treatment and perhaps some skin grafting.

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