# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220152600018` · 09/14/2015 · Mitsubishi Cement Corp
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Working with chemicals
- **Injury source:** ACIDS,ALKALI,WET CEMENT
- **Nature of injury:** BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 8
- **Mine experience:** 1.58 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Mitsubishi Corp
- **Operator:** Mitsubishi Cement Corp
- **Mine:** [0400157](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0400157)
## Narrative

While trying to install a blank to block the flow of material, the section in which the blank is installed began to eject dry lime striking the employee in the chest and rebounding into his face.

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