# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220151880037` · 10/06/2014 · Lafarge North America
## 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:** Prep plant foreman, Supervisor, Mill plant supervisor, Kiln supervisor
- **Activity:** Inspect equipment or mine
- **Injury source:** CHEMICALS,CHEM COMP,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 1.85 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Lafarge S A
- **Operator:** Lafarge North America
- **Mine:** [3600271](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3600271)
## Narrative

EE was checking DAA flow at the inspection port on Kiln 3 line.  The DAA flow was OK but went positive as the EE closed the inspection port.  EE was struck on left side of face and left eye.  EE made his way to nearby coworker who took him to an eyewash station and then the control room.  Transported to local clinic and then eye specialist. Multiple flushes applied.

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