# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220061350048` · 05/08/2006 · Simplot Silica Prods
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** CHEMICALS,CHEM COMP,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
- **Body part:** FOOT(NOT ANKLE/TOE)/TARSUS/METATARSUS
- **Days lost:** 18
- **Mine experience:** 6 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Scott  Simplot
- **Operator:** Simplot Silica Prods
- **Mine:** [2600390](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2600390)
## Narrative

While removing caustic line that goes to the seal tank some caustic got into his boot. While removing protective equipment EE failed to wash  his gloves before removing his boots or suit & goggles. Caused chemical burn on right foot. EE told supervisor @ 8:00PM that this happened. Super visor told him to remove boot.EE told supervisor not a problem only small amount.

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