# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220030730048` · 01/29/2003 · Essroc Cement Corp
## 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:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** ACIDS,ALKALI,WET CEMENT
- **Nature of injury:** BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Italcementi Spa
- **Operator:** Essroc Cement Corp
- **Mine:** [2002461](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2002461)
## Narrative

EE WAS REMOVING LINER PLATES INSIDE OF A GRINDING MILL. A DUST COLLECTOR WAS OPERATING TO EXHAUST AIRBORNE DUST FROM THE MILL. THE MILL WAS BUMPED INTO WITH A FORKLIFT, WHICH SHOOK SOME DUST L OOSE FROM THE INSIDE WALL. THE DUST WAS BLOWN PAST THE EE'S FACE & UNDERNEATH HIS SAFETY GLASSES. THE EE HAD A SPECK OF CEMENT DUST REMOVED FROM HIS EYE AT THE DOCTOR'S OFFICE.

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