# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220010260037` · 01/18/2001 · Essroc Cement Corp
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Contact with hot objects or substances
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** COAL & PETROL PRODUCT,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
- **Body part:** WRIST
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 11 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Italcementi Spa
- **Operator:** Essroc Cement Corp
- **Mine:** [2002461](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2002461)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS REMOVING A BEARING FROM A HOT OIL TANK WHEN THE BASKET HANDLE, WHICH IS USED TO SUBMERGE THE BEARING INTO THE HOT OIL, BROKE. WHEN THE HANDLE BROKE, THE BEARING FELL INTO THE HOT OIL TANK AND SPLASHED ONTO THE WRIST OF THE EMPLOYEE.

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