# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220210500023` · 02/07/2021 · Nevada Gold Mines 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:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** ACIDS,ALKALI,WET CEMENT
- **Nature of injury:** BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 9.4 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Barrick Nevada Holding LLC; Newmont USA Limited
- **Operator:** Nevada Gold Mines LLC
- **Mine:** [2600550](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/2600550)
## Narrative

EE was working in CV003 chute. Lime dust fell and got on EE's neck and back and also in and around eyes. EE washed eyes out and reported to WorkCare. Self-care seemed to be working, but on 2/15 requested an appointment with an eye doctor. Was seen on 2/16 and diagnosed with allergic conjunctivitis. Eye drops prescribed and EE released to full duty effective 2/17.

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