# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220122580026` · 09/06/2012 · O-N Minerals (Chemstone Company)
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Contact with hot objects or substances
- **Occupation:** Dryer operator, Kiln operator,  Dry plant operator,  Fluid operator, Bed dryer operator
- **Activity:** Hand tools (powered)
- **Injury source:** WATER
- **Nature of injury:** BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
- **Body part:** FACE, MULTIPLE PARTS
- **Days lost:** 10
- **Mine experience:** 0.77 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Carmeuse Holding SA
- **Operator:** O-N Minerals (Chemstone Company)
- **Mine:** [4400026](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4400026)
## Narrative

Employee and co-worker were attempting to wash out #2 ram at the preheater due to a fusing issue.  While washing with high-pressure water, a mixture of lime and water splashed back into employee's face and eyes.  He was wearing safety glasses and a faceshield at the time of injury.

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