# FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220201710009` · 06/11/2020 · Ash Grove Cement Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING 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:** Observe operations
- **Injury source:** ACIDS,ALKALI,WET CEMENT
- **Nature of injury:** BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 16
- **Mine experience:** 8.15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** CRH PLC
- **Operator:** Ash Grove Cement Company
- **Mine:** [1400034](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1400034)
## Narrative

EE received 2nd degree chemical burns from high PH material that released from the main conditioning tower during plug clearing. The EE was standing ~10 feet away, material fell from the tower, exited the vessel, hit the deck, and splashed onto EE. The material impacted upper chest, neck, cheek, and forehead. Eyes and mouth were protected by a N95 mask and safety glasses.

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