# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220162160012` · 07/25/2016 · Essroc 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:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** ACIDS,ALKALI,WET CEMENT
- **Nature of injury:** BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 233
- **Mine experience:** 0.13 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Italcementi Spa
- **Operator:** Essroc Cement Corp.
- **Mine:** [3600190](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3600190)
## Narrative

A choke occurred in a kiln discharge chute. The injured employee was seen walking unexpectedly into the area housing the discharge end of the pipe. The employee later observed the injured employee was covered in dust material. Further evaluation revealed the injured employee had burns on hands, feet, torso and legs. The injured employee was transported to the hospital.

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