# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220112310017` · 08/13/2011 · Tuscaloosa Resources, Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Contact with hot objects or substances
- **Occupation:** Pumper
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** WATER
- **Nature of injury:** BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 11
- **Mine experience:** 9.35 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Walter Energy Incorporated
- **Operator:** Tuscaloosa Resources, Inc
- **Mine:** [0103390](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0103390)
## Narrative

Employee was checking water level on equipment.  He unsecured the cap with his foot & it had no pressure on the cap so he removed the cap from the radiator with his right hand.  About the time he raised up, the radiator began to blow hot water out & hit his right arm, face, back & right leg.

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