# OCCUPATIONAL SKIN DISEASES
> MSHA accident `220051750012` · 06/16/2005 · BHP Navajo Coal Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6
- **Classification:** OCCUPATIONAL SKIN DISEASES
- **Accident type:** Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** MINE RESCUE EQUIPMENT
- **Nature of injury:** DERMATITIS,RASH,SKIN INFL
- **Body part:** FACE,NEC
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 16.75 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** BHP Billiton
- **Operator:** BHP Navajo Coal Company
- **Mine:** [2900097](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2900097)
## Narrative

EE was assigned to load grease barrels for off-site shipment on a flatbed truck. As required, she obtained a disposable respirator as part of PPE application.  After an hour of usage, she noticed irriation to the sealed area of the face.  A rash appeared with some numbness and some swelling.  She was transported for medcial evaluation for the allergic reaction.

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