# OCCUPATIONAL SKIN DISEASES
> MSHA accident `220093480012` · 12/04/2009 · Unimin Corporation
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6
- **Classification:** OCCUPATIONAL SKIN DISEASES
- **Accident type:** Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Fork lift
- **Injury source:** CHEMICALS,CHEM COMP,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** DERMATITIS,RASH,SKIN INFL
- **Body part:** UPPER EXTREMITIES, MULTIPLE
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 13.08 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** S C R-Sibelco Nv
- **Operator:** Unimin Corporation
- **Mine:** [3100375](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3100375)
## Narrative

Operator was working with contractor to dispose of flotation reagents stored in 55 gal. drums.  He was using a fork lift to move drums.  Operator is allergic to the reagent in some of the drums. He reported itching and swelling in both hands and wrists.  He was wearing gloves, hard hat safety glasses, safety shoes, and a jacket.

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