# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220052030083` · 07/12/2005 · Delaware Valley Landscape Stone 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:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** COAL & PETROL PRODUCT,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
- **Body part:** UPPER EXTREMITIES, MULTIPLE
- **Days lost:** 14
- **Mine experience:** 1.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** J Kevan  Busik
- **Operator:** Delaware Valley Landscape Stone Inc
- **Mine:** [3603161](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3603161)
## Narrative

EE was attempting to start the water truck used to keep dust down when he noticed a spider inside the cab. He grabbed a can of ether and used his own lighter to torch the spider the can exploded burning his hand and forearm.

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