# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220151350018` · 05/05/2015 · CEMEX Construction Materials South, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
- **Accident type:** Contact with hot objects or substances
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Hand tools (not powered)
- **Injury source:** WATER
- **Nature of injury:** BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
- **Body part:** LEG, MULTIPLE PARTS
- **Days lost:** 8
- **Mine experience:** 0.38 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Cemex S A
- **Operator:** CEMEX Construction Materials South, LLC
- **Mine:** [4102885](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4102885)
## Narrative

Amilcar was working in open pipe under kiln. Cement got stuck in pipe. He used sledgehammer to hit pipe to loosen cement. When cement loosened it came out with pressure and hot water behind it. The hot water saturated his jeans. Blisters formed on both legs in spots from thighs to ankles.

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