# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220032390024` · 08/14/2003 · Holcim (US) Incorporated
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **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:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 29.3 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Holcim Ltd
- **Operator:** Holcim (US) Incorporated
- **Mine:** [2300053](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2300053)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS LOADING A FORKLIFT BOOM INTO THE BED OF A PICKUP TRUCK. HE DID NOT KNOW ANOTHER EE HAD BEEN USING A CUTTING TORCH ON THE BOOM. HE GRABBED THE HOT BOOM WITH HIS BARE HAND TO SLIDE IT BACK INTO THE BED OF THE TRUCK AND SUFFERED 2ND DEGREE BURNS TO THE PALM AND FINGERS OF HIS RIGHT HAND. HE WAS PLACED ON RESTRICTED DUTY ON 8-15-03.

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