# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220002760023` · 08/23/2000 · The Monarch Cement Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **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:** ACIDS,ALKALI,WET CEMENT
- **Nature of injury:** BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 2
- **Mine experience:** 17.51 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Monarch Cement Company
- **Operator:** The Monarch Cement Company
- **Mine:** [1400124](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1400124)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING INSIDE FINISH CEMENT COOLERWHEN ONE OF THE CROSS MEMBERS INSIDE THE COOLER GOT HIT, CAUSING LOOSE CEMENT TO FALL. IT FELL BEHIND EMPLOYEE'S GLASSES AND ENTERED LEFT EYE.

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