# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220172420011` · 08/25/2017 · Aztec Materials, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **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:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** COAL & PETROL PRODUCT,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
- **Body part:** UPPER EXTREMITIES, NEC
- **Days lost:** 12
- **Mine experience:** 0.02 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Mario C  Diliberto
- **Operator:** Aztec Materials, LLC
- **Mine:** [2801044](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2801044)
## Narrative

Employee was removing a temperature sensor form the rear axle of a wheel loader. Employee tried to back the sensor out just enough to bleed out any accumulated pressure, but went too far and  right hand was sprayed with hot oil. First and second degree burns to palm and wrist.

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