# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220071900064` · 05/25/2007 · PENNAMERICAN COAL L P
## 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:** Assayer, Geologist, Metallurgist, Engineer, Engineer management
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** ACIDS,ALKALI,WET CEMENT
- **Nature of injury:** BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 2 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Robert E  Murray
- **Operator:** PENNAMERICAN COAL L P
- **Mine:** [3608525](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3608525)
## Narrative

Plastic 2""NPT nipple on chem stream tank (chemical for treating mine water) broke. Chemical splashed on face and legs, washed face w/mine water, then took shower. Treated in trama unit (eyes flushed). Chemical burns of face, legs and mouth, left scarring. All stainless steel hardware has been installed on holding tank.

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