# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220103260028` · 11/04/2010 · Amrize Cement Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Contact with hot objects or substances
- **Occupation:** Prep plant foreman, Supervisor, Mill plant supervisor, Kiln supervisor
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** KILN PROD,INC BLDUP,REMOV
- **Nature of injury:** BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 16 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Holcim Ltd
- **Operator:** Amrize Cement Inc.
- **Mine:** [0102343](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0102343)
## Narrative

EE was removing thimbles from swirl chamber and as he was pulling one out of the access hole, some hot material went into the top of his glove. The hot material (kiln feed) caused a burn to the top of EE's right hand (little larger than 1/2 dollar). EE was wearing proper PPE. EE did not report incident until 11/8/10, at which time he was sent to doctor. Wound care/antibiotic.

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