# OTHER
> MSHA accident `220041170019` · 04/17/2004 · Carmeuse Lime Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** OTHER
- **Accident type:** Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Mill equipment
- **Injury source:** ACIDS,ALKALI,WET CEMENT
- **Nature of injury:** BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 2
- **Mine experience:** 0.42 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Carmeuse Holding SA
- **Operator:** Carmeuse Lime Inc
- **Mine:** [3301184](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3301184)
## Narrative

Their were high winds the day of the injury.  The employee was working on the floor when a high wind blew lime dust into his eyes and face.  The employee had safety glasses on at the time of the injury.  The employee had his eye and face flushed immediately.  The employee received medical treatment, Rx eye drops, and missed two days of work due to his injury.

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