# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220161970007` · 07/02/2016 · St. Marys Cement U.S. LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
- **Occupation:** Utility man, Shift tech, Service/Dump truck operator
- **Activity:** Inspect equipment or mine
- **Injury source:** ACIDS,ALKALI,WET CEMENT
- **Nature of injury:** BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
- **Body part:** CHEST (RIBS/BREAST BONE/CHEST ORGNS)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 0.87 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** VOTORANTIM CIMENTOS
- **Operator:** St. Marys Cement U.S. LLC
- **Mine:** [1100118](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1100118)
## Narrative

The production crew was in the process of switching silos. EE was checking a leak on the #4 cooler when the transport line to the silo started blowing out cement dust. EE did not have respirator on. EE quickly put it on but had already inhaled some of the dust. EE reported burning in chest & shortness of breath. Sent to ER for medical attention.

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