# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220102080035` · 07/25/2010 · Carmeuse Lime & Stone Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
- **Accident type:** Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
- **Occupation:** Dryer operator, Kiln operator,  Dry plant operator,  Fluid operator, Bed dryer operator
- **Activity:** Chute, Pull or free
- **Injury source:** ACIDS,ALKALI,WET CEMENT
- **Nature of injury:** BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 10
- **Mine experience:** 16.81 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Carmeuse Holding SA; Lafarge SA
- **Operator:** Carmeuse Lime & Stone Inc
- **Mine:** [1509740](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1509740)
## Narrative

Employee was attempting to clear a chute plugged with lime. Using a rod to clear the plug he struck a pocket of hot lime which blew back into the employees face entering his eyes behind the safety glasses he was wearing resulting in the use of antibiotic medication.

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