# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220150910013` · 03/25/2015 · Mountain Materials, Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **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:** — years
## Operator
- **Controller:** CRH PLC
- **Operator:** Mountain Materials, Inc.
- **Mine:** [4400165](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4400165)
## Narrative

Employee was filling bulk bags of mine safety dust (ground limestone powder).  After filling bag employee removed filling spout and dust splashed into his face.  Employee washed out eyes but was unable to remove contact from 1 eye and needed medical attention to remove.

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