# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220120960017` · 04/04/2012 · Specialty Granules (Ione) LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Contact with hot objects or substances
- **Occupation:** Inspector
- **Activity:** Hand tools (powered)
- **Injury source:** WATER
- **Nature of injury:** BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
- **Body part:** LOWER LEG/TIBIA/FIBULA
- **Days lost:** 14
- **Mine experience:** 8 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Specialty Granules LLC
- **Operator:** Specialty Granules (Ione) LLC
- **Mine:** [0405533](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0405533)
## Narrative

Employee was using a pressure washer to clean the outside of a scrubber prior to welding repairs. His face shield became fogged, and he accidentally struck a scrubber support with the nozzle, causing it to change direction and strike his left leg with hot water. He received a second degree burn to his left shin, just slightly above his boot.

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