# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220013510075` · 12/03/2001 · United States Gypsum Company
## 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:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** LIQUIDS,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
- **Body part:** FOREARM/ULNAR/RADIUS
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 3.07 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** USG Corporation
- **Operator:** United States Gypsum Company
- **Mine:** [1300434](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1300434)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS REMOVING DISCHARGE HOSE FROM TRASH PUMP. THE PUMP WAS OFF & THE HOSE NEEDED TO BE REMOVED SO THE PUMP COULD BE PLACED IN STORAGE. WHEN THE DISCHARGE HOSE WAS REMOVED, HOT WATER, M UD & GRAVEL SPILLED ON TO THE BOTTOM OF THE EMPLOYEE'S LEFT FOREARM. THIS RESULTED IN A MILD 2ND DEGREE BURN. PUMP MAIN CAUSE.

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