# OCCUPATIONAL SKIN DISEASES
> MSHA accident `220070030003` · 12/07/2006 · Stillwater Mining Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6
- **Classification:** OCCUPATIONAL SKIN DISEASES
- **Accident type:** Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Working with solvents
- **Injury source:** CHEMICALS,CHEM COMP,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** DERMATITIS,RASH,SKIN INFL
- **Body part:** FACE,NEC
- **Days lost:** 3
- **Mine experience:** 1.33 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Stillwater Mining Company
- **Operator:** Stillwater Mining Company
- **Mine:** [2401490](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2401490)
## Narrative

Employee was cleaning equipment with a cleaner/degreaser when it splashed on his face. Flushing of the skin was administered on site. On 12/24 the employee experienced increased facial redness and swelling - possibly an allergic reaction. He received prescription medication. On 12/26 the reaction was worse and he was admitted to the hospital for treatment.

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