# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220022940006` · 10/13/2002 · BASF Catalysts LLC
## 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:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Inspect equipment or mine
- **Injury source:** STEAM
- **Nature of injury:** BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
- **Body part:** UPPER EXTREMITIES, MULTIPLE
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 8.92 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Engelhard Corp
- **Operator:** BASF Catalysts LLC
- **Mine:** [0901073](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0901073)
## Narrative

OPERATOR OPENED SAMPLE PORT ON CRYSTALLIZER TANK. STEAM WAS DISCHARGED FROM THE SAMPLE PORT BURNING THE OPERATOR ON HIS RIGHT HAND AND FOREARM. THE OPERATOR WAS WEARING GLOVES AND APPROPRIATE PPE.

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