# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220072350060` · 08/14/2007 · Carmeuse Lime and Stone Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **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:** ANKLE
- **Days lost:** 2
- **Mine experience:** 0.04 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Carmeuse Holding SA; Lafarge SA
- **Operator:** Carmeuse Lime and Stone Inc
- **Mine:** [1500062](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1500062)
## Narrative

Technician was working in a space with large amount of limestone & dust. A large piece of limestone entered the top of his boot and worked down to the ankle. The piece of limestone created a burn on his ankle and infection to the lower leg. Technician was prescribed antibiotics and infection cleared within six days.

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