# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220071370017` · 05/14/2007 · Thomas J. Smith, Inc.
## 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:** Bulldozer operator, Universal operator, Heavy equipment operator, Operating engineer
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **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:** 2.46 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Thomas J  Smith
- **Operator:** Thomas J. Smith, Inc.
- **Mine:** [3608065](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3608065)
## Narrative

Employee was helping co-worker change out the tool cylinder on a Gradall.  The pressure on the hydraulics was released and the employee started taking the hydraulic connections apart when some hydraulic oil splashed into both eyes. Employee did not miss any work but did get medical attention that made this reportable.

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