# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220262570002` · 09/11/2026 · Tow Path Ready Mix
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Contact with hot objects or substances
- **Occupation:** Miner, Prospector, NEC
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** FLAME,FIRE,SMOKE,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 0.83 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Gerry  Salisbury; Mark  Salisbury; Denny  Salisbury
- **Operator:** Tow Path Ready Mix
- **Mine:** [3304462](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/3304462)
## Narrative

Miner was attempting to light a controlled fire on mine premises. EE made the decision to use a small amount of gasoline to aid in the ignition. The gasoline fumes ignited and burned both of EE's hands. EE was then transported to Adena ER in Waverly, OH to assess EE's injuries. This injury was not life threatening, nor was the fire un-planned.

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