# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220061230021` · 04/29/2006 · Newmont USA Limited
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD 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:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 5
- **Mine experience:** 2.67 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Newmont Corporation
- **Operator:** Newmont USA Limited
- **Mine:** [2600550](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/2600550)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS INFORMED BY CONTRL RM OF A PLUGGED CHUTE ALARM. EMPLOYEE WAS REMOVING CHUTE COVER. WATER CONTACTED DRY LIME CAUSING A BURP THAT COVERED HIM WITH LIME ON FACE AND BODY.

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