# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220172070055` · 07/17/2017 · Quikrete Companys Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
- **Accident type:** Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Hand tools (not powered)
- **Injury source:** ACIDS,ALKALI,WET CEMENT
- **Nature of injury:** BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
- **Body part:** ANKLE
- **Days lost:** 4
- **Mine experience:** 0.08 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Quikrete Holdings Inc.
- **Operator:** Quikrete Companys Inc
- **Mine:** [2301597](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2301597)
## Narrative

Operator was cleaning material from floor from broken bags.  Operator got cement/lime powder on leg and the hot weather caused sweat to move lime/cement down into boot.  One leg had on short socks and did not stop sweat.  Operator experienced a lime burn and needed treatment.  Burn was not reported until 7-21-17 and then medical treatment followed.

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