# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220153240008` · 11/15/2015 · Illinois Cement Company
## 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:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Blow gun, Airlance
- **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:** 3 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Eagle Materials Inc
- **Operator:** Illinois Cement Company
- **Mine:** [1100003](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1100003)
## Narrative

Emp was transferring cement from Old Silo 13 through screw conveyor while air lancing angled pant leg cement flushed came out of door and struck him in the face.  Emp was wearing eye protection, but did get dust in his eyes.  He was sent to emergency room to flush eyes and was given prescription eye drops.  

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