# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220013090079` · 10/18/2001 · Carmeuse Na
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY 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:** —
- **Mine experience:** 23.09 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Carmeuse Holding SA; Lafarge SA
- **Operator:** Carmeuse Na
- **Mine:** [2000365](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2000365)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING ON DISCHARGE SEAL OF KILN WHEN LIME FELL OFF THE TOP OF KILN & WENT INTO HIS EYES. SAFETY GLASSES WERE WORN.

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