# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220181780021` · 06/18/2018 · The Western Kentucky Coal Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious 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,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 6 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Western Kentucky Consolidated Resources, LLC
- **Operator:** The Western Kentucky Coal Company
- **Mine:** [1519535](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1519535)
## Narrative

The miner received 1st and 2nd degree burns when ee removed a battery lift jack after the bottom pin was cut out with a cutting torch. The miner placed the jack on the mine floor and the hot oil sprayed on the miners hand. The miner was wearing gloves at the time of the accident.

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