# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220002430002` · 08/28/2000 · Blue Circle Cement
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Mine manager, Mine foreman, Mine owner
- **Activity:** Mill equipment
- **Injury source:** KILN PROD,INC BLDUP,REMOV
- **Nature of injury:** DUST IN EYES
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 1
- **Mine experience:** 0.38 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Blue Circle Industries Plc
- **Operator:** Blue Circle Cement
- **Mine:** [0900182](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0900182)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE USING A SELF PROPELLED WORK PLATFORM AND WORKING ABOUT 10' OFF THE GROUND AND BESIDE KILN #2, REMOVING ELECTRICAL CABLE TRAY. THE KILN HAS BEEN MODIFIED BY ADDING A DOOR ON THE SIDE T O FACILITATE BURNING TIRES. THE DOOR ON THE SIDEOF THE ROTATING KILN FAILED TO SEAL COMPLETELY WHEN CLOSED AND ALLOWED HOT DUST TO FALL ON EMPLOYEE AND HE GOT DUST IN EYES.

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