# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220060930041` · 03/26/2006 · Vigo County Synfuel LLC.
## 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:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** ACIDS,ALKALI,WET CEMENT
- **Nature of injury:** BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 4.06 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Carbontronics Synfuels Investors Lp
- **Operator:** Vigo County Synfuel LLC.
- **Mine:** [1202319](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1202319)
## Narrative

Opening a bag of caustic soda, a puff of dust from the bag caused a small particle to blow under safety glasses into right eye. Flushed out, went to emergency room to be checked. Other than redness and sore, there was no damage or impairment.

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