# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220140070014` · 01/02/2014 · Veris Gold U.S.A., 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:** Change house, Bathing
- **Injury source:** ACIDS,ALKALI,WET CEMENT
- **Nature of injury:** BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 0.02 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Veris Gold Corp.
- **Operator:** Veris Gold U.S.A., Inc.
- **Mine:** [2601621](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2601621)
## Narrative

Miner was working on a caustic line. He was wearing full PPE+ for the job that was assigned to him, including a full face respirator. Miner showered off with all PPE in place first. While removing respirator, he got a small amount of caustic in his left eye.

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