# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220022670036` · 09/07/2002 · Iluka Resources 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:** Mine manager, Mine foreman, Mine owner
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** WATER
- **Nature of injury:** BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 3.71 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Iluka Resources Ltd
- **Operator:** Iluka Resources Inc.
- **Mine:** [0800477](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0800477)
## Narrative

WHILE UNPLUGGING SAND-LOCKED PUMP WITH WATER HOSE ON CONCENTRATOR, HOT WATER COLLECTED IN THE OVER-HEATED PUMP'S DISCHARGE LINE FLUSHED OUT AND BURNED EMPLOYEE ON RIGHT SHOUDLER AND ARM. EMPLO YEE RECEIVED MEDICAL TREATMENT TO RIGHT ARM AND SHOULDER FOR 1ST DEGREE BURNS.

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