# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220172550005` · 09/03/2017 · Preferred Proppants, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** ALL OTHER CASES (INCL 1ST AID)
- **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:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** COAL & PETROL PRODUCT,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 1.62 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Preferred Intermediate Holding Company, LLC
- **Operator:** Preferred Proppants, LLC
- **Mine:** [0203270](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0203270)
## Narrative

While preparing to dispense hydraulic oil, the employee started the air compressor and was sprayed in the face with hydraulic oil, due to the handle left in the locked/on position and the nozzle left open. Employee was wearing safety glasses, but the hydraulic oil still got in employee's eyes.

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