# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220101680006` · 06/10/2010 · Thelen Sand & Gravel, Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **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:** WATER
- **Nature of injury:** BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 1
- **Mine experience:** 4.94 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Steven  Thelen
- **Operator:** Thelen Sand & Gravel, Inc.
- **Mine:** [1101228](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1101228)
## Narrative

Slurry pump in the North pit became clogged.  Shut off valve did not work.  Water in the pump continued to circulate and became hot.  Worker opened valve and was hit by hot water on right  side of chest, shoulder and neck.

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