# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220191360027` · 05/13/2019 · Quikrete Construction Materials, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Blow gun, Airlance
- **Injury source:** PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
- **Nature of injury:** DUST IN EYES
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 0.42 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Cementos Argos S A
- **Operator:** Quikrete Construction Materials, LLC
- **Mine:** [0801277](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0801277)
## Narrative

Employee was attempting to clean an area at line 2 cooler side door.  While using an air lance the air hit a hard piece and forced dust back up into face.  The material went around glasses into eyes.  Flushed eyes continuously for 30 minutes.  Followed up a few hours later and injury had not improved; so sent employee to receive medical evaluation. 

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