# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220063600029` · 12/15/2006 · Vindex Energy 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:** Coal/ore shovel operator,  Shoveler,  Power shoveler
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** COAL & PETROL PRODUCT,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 1 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** International Coal Group Inc (ICG)
- **Operator:** Vindex Energy LLC
- **Mine:** [1800170](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1800170)
## Narrative

Operator removed the fuel cap from 3500 Hitachie shovel to check fuel level.  The fuel tank had built up pressure in it causing fuel to spray in the operator's face and right eye.  Went to doctor and had eye flushed and received prescription eye medication.  Returned to work same day.

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