# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220012320181` · 08/13/2001 · Holnam Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **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:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** COAL & PETROL PRODUCT,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 33.15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Holcim Ltd
- **Operator:** Holnam Inc
- **Mine:** [2300053](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2300053)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS DRAINING THE LUBRICATION OIL FROM A KILN TRUNION BEARING THAT GOT OVERHEATED IN ORDER TO DETERMINE THE VISCOSITY OF THE OIL. WHILE REMOVING THE DRAIN CAP AND ATTACHING HOSE TO THE OIL DRAIN HOLE IN THE BEARING, HOT GEAR OIL SPILLED ONTO HIS GLOVED HANDS. THIS CAUSED 2ND DEGREE BURNS TO HIS RIGHT THUMB AND PALM AND LEFT INDEX FINGER. DEBRIDED SKIN ON RIGHT THUMB.

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