# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220170090007` · 01/04/2017 · Graymont (PA) Inc.
## 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:** Utility man, Shift tech, Service/Dump truck operator
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **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:** 2.4 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Graymont Ltd
- **Operator:** Graymont (PA) Inc.
- **Mine:** [3606468](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3606468)
## Narrative

Employee retrieving sample bucket from K8 rail car load out. Lime collected in corrugated tube. Employee pulled bucket off stand, the tube flew up in the air, lime in the bend of the tube, in corrugated sections flew out spraying employee chest and face. Lime went under safety glasses and got in both eyes. Eyes were flushed onsite, then in ER. Follow-up at eye care provider. 

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