# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220020250055` · 12/30/2001 ·  MLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Change house, Bathing
- **Injury source:** ACIDS,ALKALI,WET CEMENT
- **Nature of injury:** BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 12
- **Mine experience:** 17 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Margaret J  Heckman
- **Operator:**  MLC
- **Mine:** [2300542](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2300542)
## Narrative

WHILE TAKING OFF HIS SAFETY GLASSES, THEY CAUGHTHIS RESPIRATOR AND IT SNAPPED, THROWING A BUILD-UP OF LIME INTO HIS EYE. HE GOT SOME LIME IN HISEYES AND WAS ADVISED TO STAY OFF WORK.

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