# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220023390027` · 11/23/2002 · Holcim (US) Incorporated
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Hand tools (powered)
- **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:** 6.84 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Holcim Ltd
- **Operator:** Holcim (US) Incorporated
- **Mine:** [2300053](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2300053)
## Narrative

EE WAS USING AN AIR CHIPPING HAMMER TO REMOVE CEMENT CLINKER BUILDUP OFF THE BACK OF AN ENDLOADER BUCKET, WHEN A PIECE OF CLINKER FLEW INTO HIS RIGHT EYE. (EE WAS WEARING SAFETY GLASSES WITH S IDE SHIELDS.) EE WENT TO ER, WHERE EYE DROPS WERE PRESCRIBED.

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