# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220262220010` · 08/03/2026 · Materion Natural Resources
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
- **Occupation:** Prep plant foreman, Supervisor, Mill plant supervisor, Kiln supervisor
- **Activity:** Supervise
- **Injury source:** ACIDS,ALKALI,WET CEMENT
- **Nature of injury:** BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 3
- **Mine experience:** 12 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Materion Corporation
- **Operator:** Materion Natural Resources
- **Mine:** [4200706](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/4200706)
## Narrative

Operator was draining water off the bottom of ACS-1 Tank.  There was upset conditions in the system which allowed diluted Sulfuric Acid to leak from the Butterfly Valve area.  The Sulfuric solution made contact with Operators Right Shoulder and Left Forearm.  Operator used emergency shower and locker room shower.  On 8/6/26 the employee was prescribed ointment from a doctor.

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