# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220103130021` · 10/29/2010 · Riverside Cement Co
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Quality control technician, Laboratory technician, Laboratory assistant
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** KILN PROD,INC BLDUP,REMOV
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** UPPER EXTREMITIES, MULTIPLE
- **Days lost:** 9
- **Mine experience:** 10.69 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Texas Industries Inc
- **Operator:** Riverside Cement Co
- **Mine:** [0400011](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0400011)
## Narrative

Employee cleaning out plugged pipe with air lance decided to check plug by inserting his left arm inside the pipe.  Material fell down from inside the pipe hitting the employee's left arm.  Left arm bruised and sore.

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