# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220121740026` · 06/13/2012 · United Taconite LLC
## 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:** Mechanic helper
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** COAL & PETROL PRODUCT,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 0.04 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Cleveland-Cliffs Inc
- **Operator:** United Taconite LLC
- **Mine:** [2103403](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2103403)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS ASSIGNED TO CHANGE HYDRAULIC HOSES AND PUMP ON CAT 992G LOADER. WHEN REMOVING SUCTION LINE FROM HYDRAULIC TANK OIL SPILLED FROM SUCTION HOSE ONTO EMPLOYEES HEAD, AND ENTERED HIS EYES.  EE EYE WAS IMMEDIATELY FLUSHED BUT WAS SENT TO CLINIC AS A PRECAUTION AND WAS PRESCRIBED ANTIBIOTIC DROPS.

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