# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220111920010` · 07/02/2011 · Covia Lime LLC
## 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:** Electrician, Lineman
- **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:** 4.98 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** S C R-Sibelco Nv
- **Operator:** Covia Lime LLC
- **Mine:** [0103227](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0103227)
## Narrative

During restart of kiln system following a power failure, a barrier valve had to be repositioned.  The air pressure was bled off to reset the valve.  Upon reactivating, a burst of air/lime dust was exhausted into employee's face/eyes.

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