# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220101240014` · 04/26/2010 · Newmont USA Limited
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 0.85 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Newmont Corporation
- **Operator:** Newmont USA Limited
- **Mine:** [2602679](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2602679)
## Narrative

The employee involved was working at the Process Tanks to remove a 12"" spool pipe on slurry cooler #3 at phase II. When tapping the spool piece out the Vic coupling failed to hold Vic 741 in place. The valve popped out of its groove releasing acidic slurry into the work area. The employee received 1st and 2nd degree burns to the wrist, neck area and right elbow.

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