# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220092430027` · 08/24/2009 · Mineral Park Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
- **Occupation:** Quality control technician, Laboratory technician, Laboratory assistant
- **Activity:** Office and lab work, Clerical
- **Injury source:** NOXIOUS MINE GASES,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** POISONING,SYSTEMIC
- **Body part:** BODY SYSTEMS
- **Days lost:** 1
- **Mine experience:** 0.69 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Mercator Minerals Ltd
- **Operator:** Mineral Park Inc.
- **Mine:** [0200843](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0200843)
## Narrative

Lead lab tech was asked to determine what was wrong with the solution the lab tech was preparing in the fume hood.  While observing, approximately 500 mls of nitric acid & potassium chloride overflowed the fume hood and vapors were emitted.  The lab techs cleaned up the spill.  After the cleanup the lead lab tech complained of a burning throat & was taken to the ER.

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