# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220042520018` · 08/29/2004 · Sherwin Alumina Company, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
- **Accident type:** Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Hand tools (not powered)
- **Injury source:** ACIDS,ALKALI,WET CEMENT
- **Nature of injury:** BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 0.33 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** China Minmetals; BPU Associates
- **Operator:** Sherwin Alumina Company, LLC
- **Mine:** [4100906](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4100906)
## Narrative

Employee was using an 8 pound sledgehammer to remove bolts from a tank flange.  The hammer handle knocked the employee's hard hat and monogoggles off and at that moment a drop of caustic got into his left eye.  This resulted in irritation of his left eye.  An opthomologist prescribed pain medication and an antibiotic for the prevention of infection.

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