# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220073540005` · 12/13/2007 · Carmeuse Lime Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
- **Nature of injury:** SCRATCH,ABRASION,SUPERFCL
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 27.81 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Carmeuse Holding SA
- **Operator:** Carmeuse Lime Inc
- **Mine:** [4700146](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4700146)
## Narrative

Injured was preparing to weld anchors to the kiln shell and was cleaning dust from the area.  When the employee cleaned the dust from the area, airborne dust entered his right eye.

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