# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220012600132` · 08/27/2001 · Cemex California Cement LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Miner, NEC
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** BOILR,PRES VSL,AIR HOS,OX
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 1
- **Mine experience:** 1.55 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Cemex S A
- **Operator:** Cemex California Cement LLC
- **Mine:** [0400281](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0400281)
## Narrative

WHEN THE EMPLOYEE TURNED AIR HOSE ON THE HOSE SLIPPED FROM HIS HAND AND HIT HIM IN THE FACE. THIS KNOCKED HIS SAFETY GLASSES OFF AND STRUCK HIM IN THE RIGHT EYE.

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