# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220190560010` · 02/24/2019 · Sibelco North America Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** ACIDS,ALKALI,WET CEMENT
- **Nature of injury:** BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 7 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** S C R-Sibelco Nv
- **Operator:** Sibelco North America Inc.
- **Mine:** [3100375](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3100375)
## Narrative

While changing out an HF acid pump, a maintenance employee received a chemical burn on right thumb, caused by a pinhole leak. The employee was administered first aid at the facility when normal specialized HF first aid treatment did not relieve pain, the employee was then transported to the local hospital. 

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