# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220002630027` · 09/09/2000 · Gerken Materials Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Contact with hot objects or substances
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** WATER
- **Nature of injury:** BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
- **Body part:** HEAD,NEC
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 1.23 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Julian A  Gerken
- **Operator:** Gerken Materials Inc
- **Mine:** [3304411](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3304411)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS PREPARING TO WAS DOWN OFFICE BUILDING. WHILE DOING SO, WHEN HE WAS REMOVING THE HOSE, THE FITTING AND HOSE DISCONNECTED BLOWING HOT WATER INTO EMPLOYEES FACE. CAUSING FIRST DEGR EE BURNS AND SOME BLISTERING TO CHEEK.

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