# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220001080139` · 04/13/2000 · Kosmos Cement Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Contact with hot objects or substances
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Welding or cutting
- **Injury source:** MACHINE,NEC-WELDR,OFC MAC
- **Nature of injury:** BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 13
- **Mine experience:** 0.07 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Southdown Inc
- **Operator:** Kosmos Cement Company
- **Mine:** [1504469](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1504469)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS USING AN OXYGEN LANCE TO CUT SIDE WALL OUT OF CLINKER COOLER. OXYGEN REGULATOR MALFUNCTIONED CAUSING LANCE TO BACK FLASH AT LANCE HANDLE. EE HAS A 2"" 2ND DEGREE BURN TO LEFT WRIST AND A 1ST DEGREE BURN TO LEFT THIGH.

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