# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220262430060` · 08/19/2026 · Ash Grove Cement Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Contact with hot objects or substances
- **Occupation:** Dryer operator, Kiln operator,  Dry plant operator,  Fluid operator, Bed dryer operator
- **Activity:** Inspect equipment or mine
- **Injury source:** KILN PROD,INC BLDUP,REMOV
- **Nature of injury:** BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 2.46 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** CRH PLC
- **Operator:** Ash Grove Cement Company
- **Mine:** [2500002](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/2500002)
## Narrative

Employee was investigating the preheat tower pressures and dusting when they opened a port and pressure blew hot kiln feed dust into face and eyes resulting in abrasions and thermal burn in both eyes.

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