# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220232500022` · 08/23/2023 · Sussex Sand & Gravel 
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
- **Occupation:** Barge/Boat/Dredge/Towbarge/Towboat/Leach operator, Riverman, Deck hand
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** COAL & PETROL PRODUCT,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 1
- **Mine experience:** 0.31 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Chaney Enterprises LP
- **Operator:** Sussex Sand & Gravel 
- **Mine:** [0700108](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0700108)
## Narrative

Injured miner was on a small personnel transport boat at the facility, and was refueling it with a portable gas can. Some gasoline was spilled during the process, and absorbed into the injured miner's pants material. This resulted in a minor chemical burn.

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