# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220020370022` · 01/31/2002 · Amrize Cement Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** ALL OTHER CASES (INCL 1ST AID)
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
- **Occupation:** Backhoe operator, Trackhoe operator, Crane operator
- **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:** 3 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Holcim Ltd
- **Operator:** Amrize Cement Inc.
- **Mine:** [0500037](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0500037)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS UNLOADING CEMENT FROM RAIL CARS. HE REMOVED UNDER A CAR TO REMOVE A SHOVEL AND DISTURBED THE SEAL BOOT CAUSING CEMENT DUST TO SPLASH IN EYES. CLEANED EYES AND FACE AT PLANT THEN C HECKED AT HOSPITAL SOME SCRATCHES OBSERVED.

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