# STRIKING OR BUMPING
> MSHA accident `220141920025` · 07/07/2014 · River Cement Company dba Buzzi Unicem USA
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** STRIKING OR BUMPING
- **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:** 4.06 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Buzzi S p A
- **Operator:** River Cement Company dba Buzzi Unicem USA
- **Mine:** [2300188](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2300188)
## Narrative

While sweeping the floor, employee backed up and bumped into a low-hanging 3/4"" air hose that was suspended approximately 5' off the ground causing dust to spill off an overhead airslide down onto his hard hat and face.  Some dust got into his left eye.  He was unsuccessful washing all the dust of his eye and needed medical attention to remove the dust.

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