# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220051360081` · 05/09/2005 · Jas. W Glover Ltd.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **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:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** — years
## Operator
- **Controller:** James W Glover Holding Company Ltd
- **Operator:** Jas. W Glover Ltd.
- **Mine:** [5100011](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/5100011)
## Narrative

The injured employee was repairing the fuel system on an excavator. A fitting broke causing fuel to spill. While trying to contain the leak, diesel fuel splashed in his eyes. He flushed his eyes, visited a physician and got prescription eye drops.

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