# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220011590039` · 05/25/2001 · Trans Alta Centralia Mining LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** CHEMICALS,CHEM COMP,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 12 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Trans Alta Corp
- **Operator:** Trans Alta Centralia Mining LLC
- **Mine:** [4500416](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4500416)
## Narrative

OFF-HIWAY TRUCK WAS HAVING PROBLEM WITH COOLANT TEMP SENSOR SHORTED OUT. TRIED TO REPLACE SENSORWITHOUT DRAINAGE COOLANT. SWAP OLD WITH NEW SENSOR. WHILE CHANGING OUT PART, HOT COOLANT SPLASHE D ON TO HANDS CAUSING BURN AND BLISTERED SKIN.

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