# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220003060019` · 10/24/2000 · Essroc Cement Corp
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Dryer operator, Kiln operator,  Dry plant operator,  Fluid operator, Bed dryer operator
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
- **Nature of injury:** DUST IN EYES
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 3 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Italcementi Spa
- **Operator:** Essroc Cement Corp
- **Mine:** [3607463](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3607463)
## Narrative

EE STATED WHILE PULLING DUST FROM SILO 4"" PLASTIC PIPE WAS LODGED IN CHUTE. WHEN TRYING TO REMOVE PIPE, DUST BLEW OUT OF SLIDE GATE INTO EYE. LIGHT DUTY BEGAN 10-25-00.

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