# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220012390102` · 08/23/2001 · Cemex Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Mill equipment
- **Injury source:** ACIDS,ALKALI,WET CEMENT
- **Nature of injury:** BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 33.36 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Cemex S A
- **Operator:** Cemex Inc
- **Mine:** [3600165](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3600165)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE MOVED A PORTABLE F.K. PUMP. HE WENT TO THE HOSE HOUSE TO CHANGE THE HOSE THRU WHICH CEMENT WAS TO BE PUMPED. THE EMPLOYEE REMOVED THE WRONG HOSE. HE REMOVED THE ONE THAT WAS IN USE, A ND WHEN HE DID SO, HE WAS HIT IN THE FACE WITH A BLAST OF CEMENT. EMPLOYEE GOT CEMENT IN BOTH EYES.

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