# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220110310042` · 01/22/2011 · Kepler Processing Company LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Contact with hot objects or substances
- **Occupation:** Bulldozer operator, Universal operator, Heavy equipment operator, Operating engineer
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** COAL & PETROL PRODUCT,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
- **Body part:** WRIST
- **Days lost:** 7
- **Mine experience:** 11 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
- **Operator:** Kepler Processing Company LLC
- **Mine:** [4604637](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4604637)
## Narrative

Injured stated that he tried to loosen radiator cap on 100 ton locomotive, when hot steam and liquid contacted right wrist, causing burn to wrist area. Injured was in process of checking engine coolant level because engine was overheating.

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