# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220060730043` · 03/08/2006 · Heidelberg Materials US Cement LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF 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:** Inspect equipment or mine
- **Injury source:** KILN PROD,INC BLDUP,REMOV
- **Nature of injury:** BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
- **Body part:** FACE,NEC
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 10 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Heidelberg Materials AG
- **Operator:** Heidelberg Materials US Cement LLC
- **Mine:** [1800017](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/1800017)
## Narrative

While unplugging and checking an air blaster on the kiln inlet, the back plate was removed previously from inside the cannon blow pipe and dust and pebble sized material flew into his face.

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