# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220010640128` · 02/06/2001 · Lehigh Portland 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:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
- **Nature of injury:** BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
- **Body part:** WRIST
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 11 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Heidelberg Materials AG
- **Operator:** Lehigh Portland Cement Company
- **Mine:** [1800017](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1800017)
## Narrative

INJURED EMPLOYEE WAS UNCHOKING A DUCT. AFTER HE EMPTIED IT, MORE DUST ENTERED THE DUCT AND FLOWED OUT THE OPEN PORTHOLE OVER HIS HAND. SOME DUST TOUCHED HIS BARE WRIST BETWEEN SLEEVE AND GLOVE , CAUSING A SECOND DEGREE BURN.

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