# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220243230028` · 11/12/2024 · Covia Solutions LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Contact with hot objects or substances
- **Occupation:** Dry screening plant operator, Screen house operator
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** SAND,GRAVEL,SHELL
- **Nature of injury:** BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 4.21 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Covia Holdings LLC
- **Operator:** Covia Solutions LLC
- **Mine:** [1000318](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1000318)
## Narrative

Fluid bed sand dryer was plugged with wet sand. Operator was checking the progress of unplugging efforts by opening an access door to the discharge chute. Operator did not stand aside when opening the door and was struck by hot sand. Injuries sustained were first and second degree burns to face, head, neck and upper arms.

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