# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220251200022` · 02/06/2025 · Armstrong Cement & Supply Corp
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
- **Accident type:** Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
- **Occupation:** Miner, Prospector, NEC
- **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:** 4
- **Mine experience:** 2.21 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Snyder Associated Companies Inc
- **Operator:** Armstrong Cement & Supply Corp
- **Mine:** [3600215](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/3600215)
## Narrative

Employee was trying to beat a slide gate on a silo closed using a sledgehammer.  Cement sprayed into their eyes and knocked off their safety glasses.  Employee was treated at the Hospital Emergency Department.

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