# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220161720024` · 06/17/2016 · Heidelberg Materials US Cement LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Prep plant foreman, Supervisor, Mill plant supervisor, Kiln supervisor
- **Activity:** Blow gun, Airlance
- **Injury source:** PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
- **Nature of injury:** DUST IN EYES
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 16.27 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Heidelberg Materials AG
- **Operator:** Heidelberg Materials US Cement LLC
- **Mine:** [1300095](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1300095)
## Narrative

While trying to get material to withdraw, employee put an air lace into a ¾ inch port hole on the side of the hopper. The air lance was 6 foot long. The material finally started to flow. Some of the material came out around the lance some dust got into right eye. Employee seen doctor and received prescription. No work restrictions.

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