# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220021430018` · 05/13/2002 · Buzzi Unicem USA
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Contact with hot objects or substances
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Hand tools (powered)
- **Injury source:** STEAM
- **Nature of injury:** BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
- **Body part:** FOREARM/ULNAR/RADIUS
- **Days lost:** 1
- **Mine experience:** 14.73 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Buzzi S p A
- **Operator:** Buzzi Unicem USA
- **Mine:** [4000838](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4000838)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS ATTEMPTING TO WOMA GUN IN A PORT THAT HAD MATERIAL PLUGGED IN IT. WHEN HE SQUEEZED THE TRIGGER THE WATER HIT THE HOT MATERIAL AND HOT DUST AND STEAM CAME BACK TOWARDS THE EMPLOYE E. THE MATERIAL WENT INTO HIS GLOVE AND UP HIS SHIRT SLEEVE. EMPLOYEE DID NOT MISS TIME UNTIL 5-15-02.

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