# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220140920021` · 03/31/2014 · Borealis Mining Company, 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:** Crusher attendant/operator, Pan feeder operator/worker
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** ACIDS,ALKALI,WET CEMENT
- **Nature of injury:** BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
- **Body part:** LEG, NEC
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 0.38 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Gryphon Gold Corporation; Waterton Global Value L P
- **Operator:** Borealis Mining Company, LLC
- **Mine:** [2601655](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2601655)
## Narrative

Miner was transferring nitric acid from tote to barrel. He did not have his respirator, face shield or tyvek suit on. Splashed onto his leg and his face. Also felt he got fumes in his lungs and became light headed. Immediately decontaminated and taken to hospital for evaluation. Return to work same shift.

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