# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220062650016` · 09/15/2006 · Monterey Coal Company
## 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:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** CHEMICALS,CHEM COMP,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 32.67 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Exxon Mobil Corp
- **Operator:** Monterey Coal Company
- **Mine:** [1100726](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1100726)
## Narrative

Employee was filling cap lamp battery when a piece of corrosion flew off, striking him in his left eye.  Employee sought medical treatment from eye doctor and was given prescription medication.

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