# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220230480012` · 02/13/2023 · Roanoke Cement Co., 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:** Master mechanic, Foreman, Supervisor
- **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:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 0.85 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Titan Cement International S A
- **Operator:** Roanoke Cement Co., LLC
- **Mine:** [4400068](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/4400068)
## Narrative

An employee was trouble shooting an air slide that wasn't feeding properly and opened an inspection port to inspect. The material started flowing out slowly and then rapidly, becoming airborne. The employee tried to close the port and was exposed to cement dust.  Medical treatment was provided and the employee sustained a scratch to the eye.

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