# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220042310007` · 08/16/2004 · Alamo Cement Company Ltd
## 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:** Quality control technician, Laboratory technician, Laboratory assistant
- **Activity:** Office and lab work, Clerical
- **Injury source:** ACIDS,ALKALI,WET CEMENT
- **Nature of injury:** BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 4.31 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Buzzi S p A
- **Operator:** Alamo Cement Company Ltd
- **Mine:** [4103019](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4103019)
## Narrative

EE had filled a pill press with sample material.  He installed the top cap but noticed it was cocked to the side.  When he reached to correct it his lab coat inadvertantly caught the power handle causing the machine to activate.  This spewed the sample material into his eye.

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