# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220162310018` · 08/16/2016 · Three Rivers Aggregates LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Contact with hot objects or substances
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** WATER
- **Nature of injury:** BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
- **Body part:** FACE, MULTIPLE PARTS
- **Days lost:** 24
- **Mine experience:** 5.1 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Lindy Paving Incorporated; Sweet Water Quarries LLC
- **Operator:** Three Rivers Aggregates LLC
- **Mine:** [3609574](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3609574)
## Narrative

Employee was removing 4"" discharge pipe from the CFS slurry pump. After removing the pipe, the pressure that had been built up inside of the pipe let loose and hit the employee in the face with sand and water. Employee suffered burns on both cheek bones and above left eye. EE has safety glasses, hard hat and ear plugs on. 

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