# POISONING (TOXIC MATERIALS)
> MSHA accident `220262240028` · 08/06/2026 · Thiele Kaolin Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6
- **Classification:** POISONING (TOXIC MATERIALS)
- **Accident type:** Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
- **Occupation:** Miner, Prospector, NEC
- **Activity:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** NOXIOUS MINE GASES,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** POISONING,SYSTEMIC
- **Body part:** BODY SYSTEMS
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 6.27 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** J Eric  Tillirson
- **Operator:** Thiele Kaolin Company
- **Mine:** [0900110](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/0900110)
## Narrative

Employee said they were walking to catch a sample from the ozone tower water tank and noticed the smell of ozone gas. They immediately left the area and contacted maintenance. The next day employee said their throat was hurting and wanted to seek medical attention. They were treated and prescribed prednisone.

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