# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220001380008` · 05/12/2000 · Bowie Resources Limited
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Working with chemicals
- **Injury source:** CHEMICALS,CHEM COMP,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
- **Body part:** LEG, NEC
- **Days lost:** 9
- **Mine experience:** 5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Horizon Natural Resources Incorporated
- **Operator:** Bowie Resources Limited
- **Mine:** [0504591](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/0504591)
## Narrative

THE EMPLOYEE ATTEMPTED TO USE A HIGH PRESSURE EMULSION HOSE TO WASH OF A SHIELD HAULER. THE HOSE MOVED IN HIS GRIP AND INJECTED EMULSION INTO HIS RIGHT LEG.

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