# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220211960001` · 07/08/2021 · Almatis Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Inhalation 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:** NOXIOUS MINE GASES,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** POISONING,SYSTEMIC
- **Body part:** BODY SYSTEMS
- **Days lost:** 1
- **Mine experience:** 10.54 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** OYAK Group
- **Operator:** Almatis Inc
- **Mine:** [3610222](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3610222)
## Narrative

Maintenance Tech was given the task of cleaning the spill pans used to catch acid under Fork Truck batteries that were being charged.  During the process of cleaning, EE's eye was irritated by fumes.

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