# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220092250001` · 08/05/2009 · Carmeuse Lime and Stone Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **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:** COAL & PETROL PRODUCT,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
- **Body part:** ABDOMEN/INTERNAL ORGANS
- **Days lost:** 21
- **Mine experience:** 8.6 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Carmeuse Holding SA; Lafarge SA
- **Operator:** Carmeuse Lime and Stone Inc
- **Mine:** [1507101](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1507101)
## Narrative

Injured was operating 11030 face scaler when it began to overheat.  Injured notified service technician and shut the machine down.  After waiting 15 minutes for the machine to cool down, injured opened radiator cap to check coolant level.  When cap was opened, hot coolant sprayed, causing 2nd degree burn.

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