# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220070890018` · 03/11/2007 · Tri-Con Mining Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Contact with hot objects or substances
- **Occupation:** Ledgeman/hand, Quarry man
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** RBR,GLS,PLSTC,FIBRGLS,FAB
- **Nature of injury:** BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 6
- **Mine experience:** 2.06 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Silverado Gold Mines Ltd
- **Operator:** Tri-Con Mining Inc
- **Mine:** [5001618](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/5001618)
## Narrative

Burn on two fingers acquired while burning explosives containers.  Molten plastic dripped on fingers causing blisters.  Blisters broke and eventually became infected. Sent to town for treatment, and kept from work for several days. No damage to fingers.

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