# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220023360102` · 11/24/2002 · Holcim (US) Incorporated
## 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:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** WATER
- **Nature of injury:** BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
- **Body part:** ABDOMEN/INTERNAL ORGANS
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 2.48 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Holcim Ltd
- **Operator:** Holcim (US) Incorporated
- **Mine:** [2000022](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2000022)
## Narrative

EE WAS REMOVING A COOLING TUBE FROM A KILN TRUNION TO LOOK FOR BLOCKAGE. ONCE REMOVED HOT WATER SPRAYED FROM TUBE ONTO THE EE'S ABDOMEN AND LEFTHAND. THE HOT WATER CONTACT RESULTED IN 2ND DEGR EE BURNS TO THE EE.

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