# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220143450012` · 12/01/2014 · GCC Rio Grande Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
- **Occupation:** Plumber, Pipefitter, Millwright
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** ACIDS,ALKALI,WET CEMENT
- **Nature of injury:** BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
- **Body part:** FACE,NEC
- **Days lost:** 11
- **Mine experience:** 1 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** GCC SAB de CV
- **Operator:** GCC Rio Grande Inc
- **Mine:** [0504822](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0504822)
## Narrative

Contracted employee was cleaning the tower and was looking up into the tower for buildup when the tower puffed out.  Dust was blown underneath his face mask. Employee entered the control room and stated he got burned.  He had already flushed the area with water and applied wet rags.  Employee was transported to the emergency room.

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