# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220260900004` · 03/23/2026 · Arepet Industries, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** ACIDS,ALKALI,WET CEMENT
- **Nature of injury:** BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 5
- **Mine experience:** 0.85 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Ruben  Garza; Cesar F  Saenz
- **Operator:** Arepet Industries, LLC
- **Mine:** [4105471](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4105471)
## Narrative

Employee was performing routine cleaning of clogged screens in the dry plant due to wet sand buildup. While inspecting for a blockage, the employee opened the diverter access door. Accumulated hot sand was released from the chute area and contacted the employee, resulting in burns requiring medical treatment.

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