# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220023570103` · 12/06/2002 · Lafarge Corp
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Contact with hot objects or substances
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
- **Nature of injury:** BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 16 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Lafarge S A
- **Operator:** Lafarge Corp
- **Mine:** [2000044](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2000044)
## Narrative

EE WAS PUTTING INSULATION ON STEAMLINES. INSULATION KNOCKED DUST OFF TOP OF PIPE INTO HIS EYE. DUST WAS HOT GOT BEHIND SAFETY GLASSES CAUSING BURN. EE RECEIVED RT AND HAD FOLLOW UP VISIT WITH SPECIALIST.

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