# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220090710001` · 03/08/2009 · Sherwin Alumina Company, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY 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:** COAL & PETROL PRODUCT,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 3.85 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Glencore International A G
- **Operator:** Sherwin Alumina Company, LLC
- **Mine:** [4100906](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4100906)
## Narrative

Employee was drilling bottom level tap on 1-5 flash tank.  Employee said drill packing failed and steam and hot liquor sprayed the employees right arm and abdomen.  Employee received second degree burns.

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