# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220081890032` · 06/19/2008 · Maple Creek Mining Incorporated
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
- **Occupation:** Prep plant foreman, Supervisor, Mill plant supervisor, Kiln supervisor
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** ACIDS,ALKALI,WET CEMENT
- **Nature of injury:** BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
- **Body part:** FACE, MULTIPLE PARTS
- **Days lost:** 2
- **Mine experience:** 0.12 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Robert E  Murray
- **Operator:** Maple Creek Mining Incorporated
- **Mine:** [3600968](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3600968)
## Narrative

Attempted to stop lime from spraying from the opening around the 10"" knife blade valve by sealing the opening with tape. The EE was wearing a respirator, but no eye protection. The dry lime struck his repirator and entered behind it. After exiting the building, he rinsed the lime from his head and face with water. Caused irritation and minor burns to eyes and face.

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