# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220170870005` · 01/09/2017 · Essroc Cement Corp
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
- **Occupation:** Belt foreman, Maintenance foreman, Maintenance supervisor
- **Activity:** Inspect equipment or mine
- **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:** 33 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Heidelberg Materials AG
- **Operator:** Essroc Cement Corp
- **Mine:** [1200066](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1200066)
## Narrative

Supv. was showing contractor details of work to be done later in the day. When Supv. looked up & to the right, crews removing dust collector bags knocked material down, getting cement dust in Supv. eyes. Eyes were flushed at nearby eyewash station & employee was taken to medical professional for evaluation. Placed on restricted duty (non-dusty environment) for 7 days

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