# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220181930015` · 07/03/2018 · Desert Hawk Gold Corp
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Working with chemicals
- **Injury source:** CHEMICALS,CHEM COMP,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 1
- **Mine experience:** 1.06 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Rick  Havenstrite
- **Operator:** Desert Hawk Gold Corp
- **Mine:** [4202560](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4202560)
## Narrative

Employee poured powdered caustic soda into a hot solution and was not wearing eye protection, and had face over the opening, the vapor subsequently came in contact with ee eye.   EE had first aid and a specialist deemed this not to be a serious injury.  The employee has been mandated to wear the proper PPE as per company policy.  

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