# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220171870009` · 06/28/2017 ·  RiverBend Materials
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY 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:** BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 20.21 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** CRH PLC
- **Operator:**  RiverBend Materials
- **Mine:** [3502478](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3502478)
## Narrative

Operator checking on a pump not discharging. Shut power off and removed the fill plug to wash out the mud.  Hot slurry blew out and hit wrist, chest, neck and chin.  Resulting in 2nd and 1st degree burns.  Released to modified duty and given a prescription. 

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