# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220152250026` · 07/31/2015 · Rio Tinto Kennecott Copper
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
- **Occupation:** Haul/Off road/Coal/Ore/Pit/Quarry/Rock/Rubber tire truck driver, Transportation truck driver
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** ACIDS,ALKALI,WET CEMENT
- **Nature of injury:** BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
- **Body part:** TRUNK, MULTIPLE PARTS
- **Days lost:** 12
- **Mine experience:** 0.12 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Rio Tinto Group
- **Operator:** Rio Tinto Kennecott Copper
- **Mine:** [4201996](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4201996)
## Narrative

An overcharged product delivery hose containing compressed air and lime pebbles separated from the connective fitting. The resulting blast of air and pebbles sprayed the driver's torso. The lime pebbles penetrated the driver's skin and burned him.

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