# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220200030002` · 01/02/2020 · Quikrete Construction Materials, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Chute, Pull or free
- **Injury source:** ACIDS,ALKALI,WET CEMENT
- **Nature of injury:** BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 5
- **Mine experience:** 3.58 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 unplug a chute.  EE opened a port on the chute, and shortly after the chute became positive and blew dust into EE's face and eyes.  Flushed eyes immediately at the facility and then transported employee to medical facility for further evaluation.  Facility continued to flush eyes and had an ophthalmologist complete an evaluation. 

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