# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220192880030` · 10/07/2019 · Amrize Cement Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 4 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Holcim Ltd
- **Operator:** Amrize Cement Inc.
- **Mine:** [3300069](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3300069)
## Narrative

Process operator was repairing a leaking cement line gasket, when dust got underneath safety glasses and into left eye. Employee immediately reported the injury to supervisor. Irrigated the eye for 30 mins. Believed they removed all dust. Next morning employee woke up with an irritated eye. Went to physician who prescribed medication for possible eye infection.

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