# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220040480074` · 02/11/2004 · Graymont Western Lime Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
- **Accident type:** Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Hand tools (not powered)
- **Injury source:** ACIDS,ALKALI,WET CEMENT
- **Nature of injury:** BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 2.8 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Michael  Nast
- **Operator:** Graymont Western Lime Inc.
- **Mine:** [4700222](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4700222)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS ATTEMPTING TO OPEN THE SLIDE PLATE ON THE GROUND LIME SCREW CONVEYOR. HE WAS POUNDING ON THE PLATE WITH A HAMMER WHEN IT CAME LOOSE CAUSING A BURST OF LIME DUST. LIME DUST GOT INT O BOTH EYES. EMPLOYEE IMMEDIATELY FLUSHED HIS EYES. HE DID SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION.

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