# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220102370023` · 08/23/2010 · Edgar Minerals, Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Contact with hot objects or substances
- **Occupation:** Greaser, Grease man, Oiler, Lube man, Dragline oiler
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** STEAM
- **Nature of injury:** BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
- **Body part:** FOREARM/ULNAR/RADIUS
- **Days lost:** 9
- **Mine experience:** 31.98 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Lemuel Baylis  Carnes III
- **Operator:** Edgar Minerals, Inc.
- **Mine:** [0800111](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0800111)
## Narrative

Employee was assisting two other employees with the removal of a cleanout door on the discharge side of a 10"" pump, in an attempt to unplug the line.  They were not aware that there was a buildup of hot water and steam in the pipe behind the door.  As he was removing the bolts, the door broke free and the sudden escape of steam and water burned the employee on the left forearm.

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