# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220133020011` · 10/21/2013 · CEMEX Construction Materials South 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:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **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:** 0.4 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Cemex S A
- **Operator:** CEMEX Construction Materials South LLC
- **Mine:** [4100060](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4100060)
## Narrative

Employee was trying to unplug Silo 4 discharge.  He opened an inspection port to see if the material was flowing and material flushed out and got into his eyes.  Employee was wearing safety glasses and proper PPE.

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