# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220050180080` · 01/08/2005 · Newmont USA Limited
## 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:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** LIQUIDS,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 0.33 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Newmont Corporation
- **Operator:** Newmont USA Limited
- **Mine:** [2601942](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2601942)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS AIDING IN THE REPAIR OF A CLARKSON VALVE ON SLURRY COOLER PUMP.  AFTER LOOSENING A VIC COUPLER, SLURRY STARTED RUNNING OUT OF FLANGE AND THE SPRAY FROM THE SLURRY CAUSED BURNS ON THE EMPLOYEE.

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