# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220012960038` · 10/10/2001 · Anglogold (Jerritt Canyon) Corp
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
- **Occupation:** Miner, NEC
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** ACIDS,ALKALI,WET CEMENT
- **Nature of injury:** BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** — years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Anglogold Ltd & Meridian Gold Company
- **Operator:** Anglogold (Jerritt Canyon) Corp
- **Mine:** [2602370](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2602370)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS REMOVING THE BOTTOM OF THE SCREW AUGER FOR CEMENT. THE AIR VALVE WAS STILL OPEN AND BLEW CEMENT INTO HIS FACE WHEN HE TOOK THE PLATE OFF.

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