# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220210530004` · 02/19/2021 · Heritage Coal & Natural Resources,LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **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:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** CHEMICALS,CHEM COMP,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 1.65 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Angela  Svonavec
- **Operator:** Heritage Coal & Natural Resources,LLC
- **Mine:** [3610150](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3610150)
## Narrative

3/4"" black PVC caustic line plugged. Employee turned the feed pump power off and disconnected the outlet end of the line and got sprayed with caustic soda(sodium hydroxide solution) mainly on EE's face. Personal Protective Equipment was available at the site for use and there is a sign posted at location stating ""Safety equipment must be used"".  

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