# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220081330030` · 05/08/2008 · Lafarge Midwest Incorporated
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
- **Occupation:** Pumper
- **Activity:** Hand tools (powered)
- **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:** — years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Lafarge S A
- **Operator:** Lafarge Midwest Incorporated
- **Mine:** [1400073](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1400073)
## Narrative

Employee was using a personnel blow off station to blow dust off of himself and clothing.  Dust got into his right eye.  Eye flushed immediately.  Taken to the doctor's office, diagnosed with minor ""lime"" burns.  He was given a prescription for antibiotic eye drops.

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