# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220192660005` · 09/07/2019 · US Silica Co
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Contact with hot objects or substances
- **Occupation:** Dryer operator, Kiln operator,  Dry plant operator,  Fluid operator, Bed dryer operator
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
- **Body part:** FOREARM/ULNAR/RADIUS
- **Days lost:** 17
- **Mine experience:** 0.19 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** USS Holdings Inc
- **Operator:** US Silica Co
- **Mine:** [4105363](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4105363)
## Narrative

Two EEs were changing out the screens at Rotex 5186. In the process of removing a screen the injured EE received burns on forearms. 1st AID measures were taken by plant personnel, recommended by Axiom Medical Service. Subsequently, EE was seen by MD for follow up evaluation on 9/18/19. The MD would not allow the EE return to work on EE's next assigned work day of 9/19/19

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