# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220112340005` · 08/09/2011 · Carmeuse Lime Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
- **Nature of injury:** OTHER INJURY,NEC
- **Body part:** CHEST (RIBS/BREAST BONE/CHEST ORGNS)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 1 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Carmeuse Holding SA
- **Operator:** Carmeuse Lime Inc
- **Mine:** [3600017](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3600017)
## Narrative

Employee was manually adjusting the turn heads to back fill the stone bins. The employee failed to open the dampers to air the environment out. It became heavily dusty. The employee was required to climb some stairs and stated that he couldn't breathe with the dust mask on so he removed it a few times. Employee went to doctor and was diagnosed with bronchial spasms.

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