# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220181760018` · 06/15/2018 · Imerys Talc Incorporated
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** CHEMICALS,CHEM COMP,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** POISONING,SYSTEMIC
- **Body part:** BODY SYSTEMS
- **Days lost:** 2
- **Mine experience:** 33 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Imerys S A
- **Operator:** Imerys Talc Incorporated
- **Mine:** [2400162](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2400162)
## Narrative

Employee reports lung sensitivity to chemical and requested Dr visit. Initially seen and released to full duty 6/15/18.  EE sought full work restriction 6/18/18 which was granted by Physicians Assistant for 5 days 6/18 - 6/22.  Employee resigned/retired effective 6/20/18.

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