# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220023430038` · 11/27/2002 · Amrize Cement Inc.
## 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:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** KILN PROD,INC BLDUP,REMOV
- **Nature of injury:** BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
- **Body part:** HEAD, MULTIPLE PARTS
- **Days lost:** 53
- **Mine experience:** 18 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Holcim Ltd
- **Operator:** Amrize Cement Inc.
- **Mine:** [0102343](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0102343)
## Narrative

EE WAS WORKING ON PREHEATER PLUG UP WHEN HOT MATERIAL BLEW OUT OF A POKE HOLE & HIT HIM SIX FEET AWAY WHERE HE WAS STANDING. THE HOT MATERIAL HIT HIM IN THE FACE CAUSING 1ST & 2ND DEGREE BURNS TO THE FACE & RIGHT EAR. EE WAS TAKEN TO USA BURN CENTER BY AMBULANCE. RELEASED FROM HOSPITAL TUESDAY DECEMBER 3RD.

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