# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220021260117` · 03/22/2002 · Holcim (Texas) LP
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Inspect equipment or mine
- **Injury source:** NOXIOUS MINE GASES,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** SUFFOC,SMOK INHILAT,DROWN
- **Body part:** BODY SYSTEMS
- **Days lost:** 75
- **Mine experience:** 1.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Holcim Ltd; Crow Holdings
- **Operator:** Holcim (Texas) LP
- **Mine:** [4103307](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4103307)
## Narrative

LINE 1 SCRUBBER TOWER WAS PROPERLY ISOLATED FROM PROCESS GAS (KILN EXHAUST GAS) IN PREPARATION FOR OPENING THE MANDOORS TO VISUALLY INSPECT THE DEMISTING PADS FROM THE OUTSIDE OF THE VESSEL. THERE WAS QUITE A BIT OF STEAM COMING FROM THE MANDOOR. THE UPPER DAMPER WAS OPENED IN A EFFORT TO CREATE A DRAFT AT THE DOOR AND CLEAR THE STEAM, SUFFERED ASTHMA ATTACK.

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