# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220050660075` · 02/16/2005 · Clintwood Elkhorn Mining LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
- **Occupation:** Welder (shop)
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** ACIDS,ALKALI,WET CEMENT
- **Nature of injury:** BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
- **Body part:** FOOT(NOT ANKLE/TOE)/TARSUS/METATARSUS
- **Days lost:** 35
- **Mine experience:** 0.73 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** TECO Energy Inc
- **Operator:** Clintwood Elkhorn Mining LLC
- **Mine:** [4403010](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4403010)
## Narrative

While in the process of draining thickener, employee stepped in mud that went over his boots. Apparently there was caustic in the mud causing burn to left foot. Employee tried to work but burn got worse. Started missing 2-21-05.

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