# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220081210035` · 04/27/2008 · Carmeuse Lime and Stone Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
- **Occupation:** Pumper
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **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:** 2.02 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Carmeuse Holding SA; Lafarge SA
- **Operator:** Carmeuse Lime and Stone Inc
- **Mine:** [1505484](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1505484)
## Narrative

Employee was cleaning or washing away spilled material (lime) from a conveyor, when the water and material splashed back into his face area. The material was able to get under his face shield and into his eyes. He was wearing safety glasses as well.

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