# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220072270020` · 08/08/2007 · U S Aggregates, Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
- **Occupation:** Front-end loader, Scraper-loader operator, Pan operator, Payloader, Scraper rig operator
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** COAL & PETROL PRODUCT,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** The Heritage Group
- **Operator:** U S Aggregates, Inc.
- **Mine:** [1202269](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1202269)
## Narrative

Employee was checking the radiator on the front end loader. Employee took the cap off and the antifreeze coolant sprayed out on his left hand. Employee received 1st & 2nd degree burns on his left hand. Employee is restricted.

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