# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220033390037` · 11/19/2003 · FMC Corp
## 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:** MOLTEN METAL
- **Nature of injury:** BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
- **Body part:** WRIST
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 27 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** FMC Corp
- **Operator:** FMC Corp
- **Mine:** [4800152](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4800152)
## Narrative

WHILE INSTALLING PIPE SPOOL ON TB-20 EXHAUST STACK, SOME HOT SLAG POPPED OFF WELD AND WENT DOWN HIS SLEEVE. SLAG STUCK TO HIS WATCH BAND AND BURNED HIS LEFT WRIST BEFORE HE COULD GET HIS GL OVE OFF.

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