# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220002300051` · 08/03/2000 · Dravo Lime Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
- **Accident type:** Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Hand tools (not powered)
- **Injury source:** ACIDS,ALKALI,WET CEMENT
- **Nature of injury:** BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 1
- **Mine experience:** 16.07 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Carmeuse Holding SA; Lafarge SA
- **Operator:** Dravo Lime Inc
- **Mine:** [1505484](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/1505484)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS USING A PRY BAR TO BREAK LOOSE THE LIME WHICH HAD PLUGGED THE SEAL BLADE CHUTE AT THE DISCHARGE END OF #4 KILN. SUDDENLY, THE LIME BROKE LOOSE AND BLEW INTO HIS FACE; HE WAS IN A BENT-OVER POSITION WITH HIS HEAD AT AN ANGLE WHEN THE ACCIDENT OCCURRED. LIME DUST BLEW INTO HIS EYE FROM THE SIDE. HE WAS GIVEN 3 PRESCRIPTIONS AND RETURNED TO RESTRICTED DUTY 8/7/00.

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