# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220051540007` · 05/23/2005 · Lafarge North America
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **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:** Cement work, Gunite crew
- **Injury source:** ACIDS,ALKALI,WET CEMENT
- **Nature of injury:** BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
- **Body part:** ANKLE
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 0.02 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Lafarge S A
- **Operator:** Lafarge North America
- **Mine:** [3300069](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3300069)
## Narrative

Vacuuming up cement with hose off Vac. Trk.  Cement got into his boots and under his socks, creating burns.  He didn't notice the burns until he was home in the evening, though he felt some irritation during the day.  He did not report incident until 6/1/05 and at such time we sent him for medical treatment.

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