# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220242270030` · 08/05/2024 · Melvin Stone Company LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** BOILR,PRES VSL,AIR HOS,OX
- **Nature of injury:** BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
- **Body part:** UPPER EXTREMITIES, MULTIPLE
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 27.98 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** James P  Jurgensen II; Jacqueline J  Alf; Jason R  Jurgensen
- **Operator:** Melvin Stone Company LLC
- **Mine:** [3300111](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3300111)
## Narrative

Employee was operating a propane fueled forklift. The engine stopped. The employee thought the propane tank valve was closed. While attempting to unscrew the supply line, EE's left hand and fingers were burned by the cold propane release.

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