# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220222200044` · 08/05/2022 · Heidelberg Materials Southwest LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
- **Accident type:** Contact with hot objects or substances
- **Occupation:** Greaser, Grease man, Oiler, Lube man, Dragline oiler
- **Activity:** Hand tools (not powered)
- **Injury source:** STEAM
- **Nature of injury:** BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
- **Body part:** TRUNK, MULTIPLE PARTS
- **Days lost:** 223
- **Mine experience:** 0.27 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Heidelberg Materials AG
- **Operator:** Heidelberg Materials Southwest LLC
- **Mine:** [4100025](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4100025)
## Narrative

Main water pump at mine had blockage. Employees of the mine along with one contractor employee were taking the pump apart to remove the blockage. Heat/steam had built up pressure in the pump unknowingly and released when the bolts were removed from the flange on the pump. Result was 2nd degree burn on 25% of body of contractor employee. 

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