# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220042430026` · 08/20/2004 · T.J.S. Mining, Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang,  Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Working with chemicals
- **Injury source:** ACIDS,ALKALI,WET CEMENT
- **Nature of injury:** BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 13
- **Mine experience:** 5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Thomas J  Smith
- **Operator:** T.J.S. Mining, Inc.
- **Mine:** [3608135](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3608135)
## Narrative

EE, WHILE SPREADING HIGH CALCIUM LIME, APPARENTLY GOT SOME ON THE KNEE AREA OF CLOTHING NOT REALIZING THAT. LATER ON DURING THE SHIFT HE GOT HIS KNEES WET WHICH CAUSED A CHEMICAL REACTION.

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