# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220071560022` · 05/27/2007 · Omya Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD 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:** LIQUIDS,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 11
- **Mine experience:** 2.1 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Omya Industries Inc
- **Operator:** Omya Inc
- **Mine:** [4300351](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4300351)
## Narrative

Employee disconnected a camlock fitting on a 4 foot long, 3"" line connected to a spray dryer unit and was sprayed with hot slurry.  Having residual pressure on this line during shutdown is atypical and unexpected.

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