# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220162630037` · 09/04/2016 · Solvay Chemicals,  Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Contact with hot objects or substances
- **Occupation:** Prep plant foreman, Supervisor, Mill plant supervisor, Kiln supervisor
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** LIQUIDS,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
- **Body part:** FOOT(NOT ANKLE/TOE)/TARSUS/METATARSUS
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 31.08 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Solvay S A
- **Operator:** Solvay Chemicals,  Inc
- **Mine:** [4801295](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4801295)
## Narrative

Working in an area with accumulations of crystal & hot liquor, felt a sharp pain in left heel, exited the area and found a small blister because of a tear in the back of rubber boots.  The burn was minor and EE worked the rest of the shift, next shift and went on scheduled days off.  On 9/16 the total area had grown in size, went to the doctor and was placed on restricted duty.

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