# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220102990004` · 10/14/2010 · Lafarge Midwest Incorporated
## 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:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **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:** 32 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Lafarge S A
- **Operator:** Lafarge Midwest Incorporated
- **Mine:** [1400073](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1400073)
## Narrative

Solid object prevented Truck Terminal automated cement bin dishcharge gate from closing. Employee wearing safety glasses, dust mask + other PPE, attempted to close manual gate above automated gate. Manual gate could not be closed due to solid object blocking opening.  Result was a large amount of cement dust in air which got into employee's eye causing discomfort.  Rec'd first aid

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