# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220072190003` · 08/05/2007 · Mosaic Potash Carlsbad Inc
## 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:** STEAM
- **Nature of injury:** BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
- **Body part:** UPPER EXTREMITIES, MULTIPLE
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 1.46 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Mosaic Company
- **Operator:** Mosaic Potash Carlsbad Inc
- **Mine:** [2900802](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2900802)
## Narrative

Employee received  1st and 2nd degree burn to left hand and forearm from hot water and steam while removing a plug on the back of the water strainer on a miner.  Went to ER and placed on restrictive duty, pain meds given, and anti inflamatories.  Sees company doctor on 8/7/07.

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