# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220092100003` · 07/27/2009 · Essroc Cement Corp.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Contact with hot objects or substances
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** COAL & PETROL PRODUCT,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
- **Body part:** ANKLE
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 12 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Italcementi Spa
- **Operator:** Essroc Cement Corp.
- **Mine:** [3600190](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/3600190)
## Narrative

Employee was attempting to unchoke the 3a cyclone on the preheater.  The material broke loose upon removing the airlance and flushed out the vessel.  The material splased into employee's left boot and burned left ankle area.

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