# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220231790026` · 06/21/2023 · United States Gypsum Company
## 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:** COAL & PETROL PRODUCT,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** OTHER INJURY,NEC
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 0.67 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** USG Corporation
- **Operator:** United States Gypsum Company
- **Mine:** [3400266](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/3400266)
## Narrative

Employee was collecting a transmission oil sample on a front-end loader.  The sample catch tube was attached to the pressure test port and when it opened the valve, transmission oil was sprayed into the employee's eyes, requiring them to be flushed and eye drops administered.

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