# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220221530015` · 05/23/2022 · Palmetto Sand Co., Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Contact with hot objects or substances
- **Occupation:** Master mechanic, Foreman, Supervisor
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** COAL & PETROL PRODUCT,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** 9
- **Mine experience:** 15.02 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Blue Water Industries Holdings LLC
- **Operator:** Palmetto Sand Co., Inc.
- **Mine:** [3800710](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3800710)
## Narrative

While loosening the fill plug on the final drive of an excavator, the hot drive oil sprayed on the employees right hand resulting in burns that required medical treatment.

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