# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220122890028` · 09/21/2012 · Freeport McMoRan Miami 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:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Working with solvents
- **Injury source:** CHEMICALS,CHEM COMP,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 2.65 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Freeport-McMoRan Inc
- **Operator:** Freeport McMoRan Miami Inc
- **Mine:** [0200112](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0200112)
## Narrative

WHILE WORKING ON A CONCRETE PAD OUTDOORS USING ALL-SOLVE SOLVENT TO REMOVE PROTECTIVE COATING (COSMOLEEN) FROM MATING SURFACE ON THE FINAL DRIVE OF A CAT 793 TO INSTALL REAR TIRES. EMPLOYEE SAID THAT THE WIND PICKED UP CAUSING SOLVENT MIST TO GET IN BETWEEN HIS SAFETY GLASSES AND HIS RIGHT EYE. EMPLOYEE WAITED 2 WEEKS TO REPORT INJURY.

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