# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220002490104` · 08/24/2000 · Riverside Cement Co
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
- **Nature of injury:** MULTIPLE INJURIES
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 1.32 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Texas Industries Inc
- **Operator:** Riverside Cement Co
- **Mine:** [0400010](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0400010)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE OPENED HAMMER VALVE ON PRESSURIZED LINE AND GOT HOT CEMENT DUST IN HIS EYES WHILE ATTEMPTING TO RESEAL.

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