# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220073170083` · 08/08/2007 · Valley Sand & Gravel
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Contact with hot objects or substances
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** WATER
- **Nature of injury:** BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 12
- **Mine experience:** 4 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Chad  Van Zee
- **Operator:** Valley Sand & Gravel
- **Mine:** [1300750](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1300750)
## Narrative

Employee was shutting down a diesel powered water pump which was plugged causing the water to heat up. When he disconnected the hose the hot water burned his right arm and torso.

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