# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220063470008` · 12/09/2006 · Alamo Cement Company Ltd
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Contact with hot objects or substances
- **Occupation:** Pumper
- **Activity:** Inspect equipment or mine
- **Injury source:** PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
- **Nature of injury:** BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 4.85 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Buzzi S p A
- **Operator:** Alamo Cement Company Ltd
- **Mine:** [4103019](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4103019)
## Narrative

Completing port hole inspection on the pre heat tower.  Restriction was found right below port on south 3C.  Cleared blockage and went to 4th south level to check port.  Opened port & within 15 seconds, material shot out causing burns.  Material blew under face shield & hard hat.

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