# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220231720001` · 06/19/2023 · Lhoist North America of Texas Ltd
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
- **Occupation:** Utility man, Shift tech, Service/Dump truck operator
- **Activity:** Blow gun, Airlance
- **Injury source:** ACIDS,ALKALI,WET CEMENT
- **Nature of injury:** BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Lhoist Group
- **Operator:** Lhoist North America of Texas Ltd
- **Mine:** [4100013](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4100013)
## Narrative

EE was unplugging the 1651 DC, when material blew back striking EE in the left eye. EE was using air lance above the rotary valve slightly cracking the valve when fine material blew back striking EE's left eye. EE radioed for assistance to nearest eye wash. Following the initial flush EE was taken to the plumbed eye wash where additional material was removed.

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