# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220073040016` · 10/24/2007 · Imerys Filtration Minerals, Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK 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:** WRIST
- **Days lost:** 2
- **Mine experience:** 9.46 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Imerys S A
- **Operator:** Imerys Filtration Minerals, Inc.
- **Mine:** [0402848](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0402848)
## Narrative

Employee was hooking a clamp to a hose when steam released, causing a second degree burn to the wrist.

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