# POISONING (TOXIC MATERIALS)
> MSHA accident `220182740019` · 09/26/2018 · Empire State Mines LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6
- **Classification:** POISONING (TOXIC MATERIALS)
- **Accident type:** Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** NOXIOUS MINE GASES,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** POISONING,SYSTEMIC
- **Body part:** BODY SYSTEMS
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 0.42 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Augusta Group Company
- **Operator:** Empire State Mines LLC
- **Mine:** [3001185](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3001185)
## Narrative

After mucking employee began setting area up to drill and became light headed. As the area had been blasted on previous shift exposure to blast gases were thought to be a potential issue. However, gas sampling preformed in area and blood gas testing revealed only a moderate level of carbon monoxide was present. 7000-1 is being submitted as a precaution.

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