# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220043340024` · 11/17/2004 · Graymont Western Lime Inc.
## 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:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Hand tools (powered)
- **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:** 1.69 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Michael  Nast
- **Operator:** Graymont Western Lime Inc.
- **Mine:** [4700222](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4700222)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS ATTEMPTING TO REMOVE LIME BUILDUP FROM THE TUBE MILL WITH AN AIR CHISEL. HE WAS ON HIS STOMACH WHEN THE CHISEL BROKE THRU THE HARDENED LIME. THIS CAUSED A CLOUD OF STEAMY LIME TO GO ONTO HIS FACE AND ENTER BOTH EYES. HE RINSED HIS EYES WITH WATER AND EYE SOLUTION BUT COULD NOT REMOVE ALL THE LIME PARTICLES.

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