# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220082770042` · 09/20/2008 · BHP Copper 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:** Wireman, Communications man
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **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:** 1 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Broken Hill Proprietary Company Ltd
- **Operator:** BHP Copper Inc
- **Mine:** [0201049](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0201049)
## Narrative

Uncontrolled lime dust, water creates a muddy, slippery situation, pulled wire was coiled up on top of pipe rack-when pulled down, lime mud spalsher on face and goggles. When goggles were removed, lime entered eye.

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