# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220021330081` · 04/30/2002 · EVTAC Mining
## 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:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** CHEMICALS,CHEM COMP,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 13.28 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Eveleth Mines Llc
- **Operator:** EVTAC Mining
- **Mine:** [2100828](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/2100828)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS REMOVINGLIMESTONE SEAL WATER LINE FOR LIMESTONE PUMPS. EMPLOYEE SHOT OFF VALVE DRAINED LINE PRESSURE OR THOOGHT HE HAD. EE GOT SPRAYED IN EYES WITH WATER DIRT AND LIMESTONE. RECEI VED PRESCRIPTION DRUG FOR CONJUNTIVITIS.

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