# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220003530055` · 10/07/2000 · Imerys Pigments LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** ACIDS,ALKALI,WET CEMENT
- **Nature of injury:** BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
- **Body part:** UPPER EXTREMITIES, MULTIPLE
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 6 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Imerys S A
- **Operator:** Imerys Pigments LLC
- **Mine:** [0100011](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0100011)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS DISCONNECTING LINE FROM PUMP. LINE WAS UNDER PRESSURE AND BLEW OFF WHEN EMPLOYEE DISCONNECTED THE COUPLING. EMPLOYEE SHOULD HAVE TURNED OFF PUMP BEFORE DISCONNECTING LINE. SLURRY BLEW OUT OF LINE AND BURNED ARM.

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