# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220020430035` · 02/02/2002 · Lafarge Building Materials Incorporated
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **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:** Escaping a hazard
- **Injury source:** KILN PROD,INC BLDUP,REMOV
- **Nature of injury:** BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 4.25 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Lafarge S A
- **Operator:** Lafarge Building Materials Incorporated
- **Mine:** [3800305](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3800305)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS WELDING IN THE CLINKER COOLER DUST COLLECTOR. THE DUST COLLECTOR ""DUMPED"" CAUSING MATERIAL TO FALL OFF THE DUST COLLECTOR BAGS. IN TRYING TO GET OUT, EE STATES HE THREW OFF HIS WE LDING GOOGLES (CAUSING MATERIAL TO GET INTO EYES) AND TRIPPED OVER THE TORCH BURNING.

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