# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220042660042` · 09/15/2004 · Contractors Enterprise 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:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** COAL & PETROL PRODUCT,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
- **Body part:** THIGH/FEMUR
- **Days lost:** 1
- **Mine experience:** 3 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** David P  Heeter
- **Operator:** Contractors Enterprise Inc
- **Mine:** [4608917](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4608917)
## Narrative

While helping mechanic, emp. spilled Mineral Spirits on his right thigh, he did nothing at that time, 1 hour later he washed the area, but it had burned his skin by this time.

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