# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220262190003` · 07/28/2026 · CEMEX Construction Materials South, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **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:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** ACIDS,ALKALI,WET CEMENT
- **Nature of injury:** BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 0.38 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Cemex S A
- **Operator:** CEMEX Construction Materials South, LLC
- **Mine:** [0500344](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/0500344)
## Narrative

While replacing a screw conveyor at the Kiln Baghouse, an employee sustained a lower back burn from alkali powder exposure. The injury worsened over two days despite first aid and was reported to supervision and Health & Safety. The employee was later treated at a clinic, received a tetanus vaccine, and was diagnosed with a second-degree chemical burn.

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