# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220113290036` · 11/16/2011 · Lhoist North America of Texas, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Hand load, Hand shoveling
- **Injury source:** ACIDS,ALKALI,WET CEMENT
- **Nature of injury:** BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
- **Body part:** NECK
- **Days lost:** 2
- **Mine experience:** 0.02 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Lhoist Group
- **Operator:** Lhoist North America of Texas, LLC
- **Mine:** [4100078](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4100078)
## Narrative

EE was shoveling cement dust. The dust circulating in the air landed on neck and body moisture on his skin caused the area to be irritated. After a few days his neck became very red and painful. EE was taken to a Med Center and treated. He was given prescription medicine and 2 days away from work. The back of his neck has improved in appearance and minimum pain.

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