# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220033520009` · 12/09/2003 · Brooksville Cement Cemex Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **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:** 6
- **Mine experience:** 6.23 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Cemex S A
- **Operator:** Brooksville Cement Cemex Inc
- **Mine:** [0800800](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0800800)
## Narrative

EE WAS WORKING ON A CEMENT AIRSLIDE CONVEYOR. THIS IS AN AIR ASSISTED GRAVITY CONVEYOR FOR FINISHED CEMENT PRODUCT. WHEN HE REMOVED A COVER ON THE AIRSLIDE, THE MATERIAL INSIDE PURGED OUT ON TO HIM COVERING HIS FACE AND EYES WITH MATERIAL AND KNOCKED HIM DOWN ONTO THE STEEL PLATFORM WHERE HE WAS STANDING ON A 4 FT LADDER.

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