# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220032050010` · 07/21/2003 · Imerys Marble 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:** Forklift operator
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** MOTORS
- **Nature of injury:** BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
- **Body part:** FOREARM/ULNAR/RADIUS
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 6.23 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Imerys S A
- **Operator:** Imerys Marble Inc
- **Mine:** [4800533](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4800533)
## Narrative

A PIECE OF PLASTIC WRAP CAUGHT IN THE FAN OF HIS FORKLIFT ENGINE. HE SHUT OFF THE ENGINE REMOVED THE KEY AND REACHED OVER TO PULL THE PLASTIC OUT OF THE FAN. HE TOUCHED HIS RIGHT ARM ON THE MO TOR CAUSING FIRST AND SECOND DEGREE BURNS.

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