# STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
> MSHA accident `220080780011` · 03/04/2008 · Amrize Cement Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
- **Accident type:** Contact with hot objects or substances
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** MOLTEN METAL
- **Nature of injury:** BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
- **Body part:** LOWER LEG/TIBIA/FIBULA
- **Days lost:** 33
- **Mine experience:** — years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Holcim Ltd
- **Operator:** Amrize Cement Inc.
- **Mine:** [3800014](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3800014)
## Narrative

The employee went to the pan conveyor and proceeded down a flight of stairs. As the employee entered the area, he stepped into 5 to 8 inches of hot material with his right leg.  The employee received 2nd degree burns from his shin downward to his right ankle.

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