# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220221890008` · 07/05/2022 · Mid-States 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:** Outside foreman, Leadman
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** WATER
- **Nature of injury:** BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
- **Body part:** UPPER EXTREMITIES, MULTIPLE
- **Days lost:** 8
- **Mine experience:** 0.81 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Eric H  Bettis; Matt  McPherson
- **Operator:** Mid-States Materials, LLC
- **Mine:** [1401630](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1401630)
## Narrative

Employee was attempting to pump the pit using a 3 inch water pump. Employee turned pump on and believed it was operating correctly. After returning to the pump 30-40 minutes later employee realized the pump was not sucking. Employee shut the pump off & released the hose causing hot water to be sprayed on the employee. Employee received 2nd degree burns on arms & hands.

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