# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220022820019` · 10/01/2002 · Alcoa World Alumina LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **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:** LIQUIDS,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 2.73 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Alcoa Inc
- **Operator:** Alcoa World Alumina LLC
- **Mine:** [4100320](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4100320)
## Narrative

TWO EMPLOYEES WERE REMOVING THE HEAD FROM A HEATER AFTER IT HAD BEEN TAKEN OUT OF SERVICE. THEY HAD CLEANED THE TOP BY BLOWING IT OFF WITH AIR & WERE READY TO REMOVE BOLTS. THEY LEFT FOR A SHO RT TIME & UPON RETURNING BEGAN REMOVING BOLTS. HOT LIQUID BEGAN SPRAYING OUT CONTACTING BOTH. INVESTIGATION REVEALED THEY HAD BEGUN WORK ON AN ADJACENT HEATER THAT WAS STILL IN SERVICE.

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