# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220062440035` · 08/26/2006 · Carmeuse Lime Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Contact with hot objects or substances
- **Occupation:** Pumper
- **Activity:** Hand tools (powered)
- **Injury source:** LOOSE DIRT AND MUD
- **Nature of injury:** BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
- **Body part:** FACE,NEC
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 6.77 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Carmeuse Holding SA
- **Operator:** Carmeuse Lime Inc
- **Mine:** [3300013](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3300013)
## Narrative

EE went to spray out the top of the chute from 5/7 ft away from the chute door with a water gun.  As he was spraying a back pressure blowout occured, shooting hot mud & lime towards the EE and hitting him in the face.  The EE was treated for 1st & 2nd degree burns & was given Rx medical ontiment & Work Restrictions.

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