# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220033090036` · 10/21/2003 · Amrize Cement Inc
## 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:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** ACIDS,ALKALI,WET CEMENT
- **Nature of injury:** BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 2 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Holcim Ltd
- **Operator:** Amrize Cement Inc
- **Mine:** [3400023](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3400023)
## Narrative

EE WAS BAGGING MASONRY CEMENT, THE BAG BROKE AND MASONRY WENT UNDER THE EE'S SAFETY GLASSES CAUSING ABRASION AND BURNS. EE WENT TO EMERGENCY ROOM, HAD EYE FLUSHED AND RX'S GIVEN - WAS NOT TAKE N OFF OF WORK. COMPANY IS NOW REQUIRING SAFETY GLASSES AND FACE SHIELD TO BE WORN DURING BAGGING.

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