# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220082420007` · 08/26/2008 · Carmeuse Lime 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:** Prep plant foreman, Supervisor, Mill plant supervisor, Kiln supervisor
- **Activity:** Inspect equipment or mine
- **Injury source:** ACIDS,ALKALI,WET CEMENT
- **Nature of injury:** BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
- **Body part:** LOWER LEG/TIBIA/FIBULA
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 28.87 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Carmeuse Holding SA
- **Operator:** Carmeuse Lime Inc
- **Mine:** [2000362](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2000362)
## Narrative

Kiln was cut back due to decreased demand for product.  There is less draft through ID fan & bottom flap of dust catcher does not stay closed.  A bar was placed to keep flap closed; water sprays are used to cool air & knock dust down into dust chamber.  Employee removed bar to open flap; material in chamber flushed out.  Mixture of water & hot lime dust created steam.

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