# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220181650002` · 06/01/2018 · HM Northwest Cement Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** ACIDS,ALKALI,WET CEMENT
- **Nature of injury:** BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 11 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Heidelberg Materials AG
- **Operator:** HM Northwest Cement Company
- **Mine:** [4502166](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4502166)
## Narrative

Cement got in water. Water became alkaline. Water got into gloves and on coveralls. 2nd degree burns on right forearm, ribs and legs. 

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