# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220170760015` · 03/14/2017 · Holcim (Texas) LP
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
- **Occupation:** Utility man, Shift tech, Service/Dump truck operator
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **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 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Holcim Ltd
- **Operator:** Holcim (Texas) LP
- **Mine:** [4103307](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4103307)
## Narrative

EE was inspecting dust transport screw.  The system went positive as the employee was turning to close the screw inspection port cover back on, covering the employee in bypass dust. Employee suffered chemical burns to both eyes.

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