# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220061250022` · 04/27/2006 · Cemex
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Blow gun, Airlance
- **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:** 16.04 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Cemex S A
- **Operator:** Cemex
- **Mine:** [0404056](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0404056)
## Narrative

Ee was cleaning build up from the inside of a distribution manafold on the slurry line spray nozzle.  She used compressed air to blow out the line and the plugged line blew material back into her face and into both eyes.  This required medical care to remove the alkali material.

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