# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220190510003` · 02/12/2019 · Prime Processing, Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Absorption 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:** BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
- **Body part:** FACE,NEC
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 3 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** ArcelorMittal
- **Operator:** Prime Processing, Inc.
- **Mine:** [4609357](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4609357)
## Narrative

EE was assigned to clean up a caustic soda spill.  EE had EE's PPE on and was using a 1"" water hose to wash the spill to a drain.  In the process of washing the spilled materials, EE dropped the hose into the area, and EE was splashed on the arm and cheek.  EE suffered a 1st degree burn to EE's cheek.

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