# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220213190009` · 11/06/2021 · Eagle Specialty Materials LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD 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:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** LIQUIDS,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 6
- **Mine experience:** 0.13 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Mike  Jamison; Petri E Koivula; John  McNab
- **Operator:** Eagle Specialty Materials LLC
- **Mine:** [4801078](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4801078)
## Narrative

A mechanic was under the front of a truck trying to repair a coolant leak. In an attempt to tighten the original clamp first, the clamp stripped and became loose. The hose connection came apart, and hot coolant poured out of the hose onto the employee's chest, forearm, and face. Employee was taken to the ER, referred to a burn center, treated for 1st and 2nd degree burns.

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