# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220160750005` · 03/09/2016 · Pete Lien & Sons Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
- **Occupation:** Dryer operator, Kiln operator,  Dry plant operator,  Fluid operator, Bed dryer operator
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **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:** 4.42 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Pete Lien & Sons Inc
- **Operator:** Pete Lien & Sons Inc
- **Mine:** [3900020](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/3900020)
## Narrative

EE finished cleaning the K-1 Tunnel and heading to the dust-off station when EE felt an object enter EE's left eye behind EE's safety goggles. EE used eye wash station, but EE's condition worsened overnight.  EE was seen by a physician the following day for corrosion to EE's cornea from lime contact and placed on restricted duty.

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