# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220010570112` · 02/19/2001 · BASF CATALYSTS, 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:** 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:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 33.82 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Engelhard Corp
- **Operator:** BASF CATALYSTS, LLC
- **Mine:** [0900125](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/0900125)
## Narrative

EE WAS ATTEMPTING TO UNSTOP A SEEDS LINE. AFTER UNBOLTING THE FLANGE ON A VERTICLE SECTION, NO LIQUID CAME OUT. HE THEN PROCEEDED TO SHAKE THE LINE. THE SLOUTION THEN SPLASHED INTO HIS FACE AN D LEFT EYE.

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