# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220082560031` · 09/08/2008 · Imerys Talc Incorporated
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **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:** ACIDS,ALKALI,WET CEMENT
- **Nature of injury:** BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 23.69 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Rio Tinto Group
- **Operator:** Imerys Talc Incorporated
- **Mine:** [2400162](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2400162)
## Narrative

The injured employee was trouble shooting the CB system.  He disconnected a stainless steel line to check for flow.  As the chemical began to flow, it struck another nearby line and a portion splashed into the employee's left eye.  The employee's eye was flushed and then he was transported to Urgent Care.  The employee took one dose of pain medication that night.

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