# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220170740016` · 03/13/2017 · Omya Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Contact with hot objects or substances
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** WATER
- **Nature of injury:** BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
- **Body part:** FOREARM/ULNAR/RADIUS
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 4.21 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Omya Industries Inc
- **Operator:** Omya Inc
- **Mine:** [4300351](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4300351)
## Narrative

An employee was clearing a frozen slurry line using a steam hose. The frozen section released suddenly, creating back pressure, allowing the created hot water and slurry to spray out of the pipe opening and onto the employee's hands and arms.

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