# OTHER
> MSHA accident `220012390003` · 08/15/2001 · Riverside Cement Co
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** INJURIES DUE TO NATURAL CAUSES
- **Classification:** OTHER
- **Accident type:** Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Other, NEC
- **Injury source:** CHEMICALS,CHEM COMP,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** POISONING,SYSTEMIC
- **Body part:** BODY SYSTEMS
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 0.19 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Texas Industries Inc
- **Operator:** Riverside Cement Co
- **Mine:** [0400011](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/0400011)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS FOUND DEAD IN A BATHROOM AT TXI-RIVERSIDE CEMENT COMPANY. HE WAS FOUND WITH A SYRINGE STILL IN HIM. A BALLOON WITH REMNANTS THAT SEEM TO BE HEROIN, A SPOON, AND A RUBBER STRIP. AC CORDING TO THE DEPUTY CORONER AND THE POLICE, IT LOOKS LIKE A DRUG OVERDOSE. AN AUTOPSY WILL BE PERFORMED TO DETERMINE THE EXACT CAUSE OF DEATH.

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