# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220052160018` · 07/30/2005 · Rio Tinto Kennecott Copper
## 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:** Mineral industrial safety officer
- **Activity:** Working with chemicals
- **Injury source:** SOAPS,DETER,CLN COMP,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** — years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Rio Tinto Group
- **Operator:** Rio Tinto Kennecott Copper
- **Mine:** [4201996](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4201996)
## Narrative

Utah Power Plant employee was showering after his shift was completed. While washing his face, employee got soap in his eyes and they started to burn. Employee notified the plant emergency response team. The employee complained of a 'foggy' haze and extreme pain. Employee was taken to the emergency room and the doctor gave an antibiotic as a precautionary treatment.

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