# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220081430001` · 05/12/2008 · Carmeuse Lime Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **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:** Wet down working place
- **Injury source:** WATER
- **Nature of injury:** BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
- **Body part:** THIGH/FEMUR
- **Days lost:** 14
- **Mine experience:** 3.92 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Carmeuse Holding SA
- **Operator:** Carmeuse Lime Inc
- **Mine:** [1200426](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1200426)
## Narrative

Injured turned on a water valve connected to a hose in order to control dust near the waste pile.  When the valve was turned on, hot water struck the employee's left thigh causing burn.

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