# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220130800018` · 03/13/2013 · Ormet Primary Aluminum Corp/Burnside Div
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** CHEMICALS,CHEM COMP,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** SCRATCH,ABRASION,SUPERFCL
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 3 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Ormet Corporation
- **Operator:** Ormet Primary Aluminum Corp/Burnside Div
- **Mine:** [1600354](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1600354)
## Narrative

Employee was removing 4 inch mist eliminator piping on #1 flash tank with mono goggles, but no face shield. Caustic liquor trapped in line splashed on left side of body as he attempted to exit. Showered on site for 10 minutes, then in dispensary for 30 more minutes. Eye irrigated for 20 minutes. Prescription medication dispensed two days later for eye irritation.

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