# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220020240030` · 01/18/2002 · Yager Materials LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **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:** COAL & PETROL PRODUCT,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 7
- **Mine experience:** — years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Pat A  Yager
- **Operator:** Yager Materials LLC
- **Mine:** [1500081](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/1500081)
## Narrative

EE WAS POURING ANTIFREEZE INTO AN OPEN LINE ON AN AIR COMPRESSOR. AS HE WAS POURING IT IN, HE ACCIDENTALLY HIT A VALVE CAUSING THE ANTIFREEZE TO BLOW BACK INTO HIS FACE.

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