# FIRE
> MSHA accident `220001640083` · 05/16/2000 · Holnam Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** FIRE
- **Accident type:** Contact with hot objects or substances
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Grinding
- **Injury source:** MOLTEN METAL
- **Nature of injury:** BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
- **Body part:** LOWER LEG/TIBIA/FIBULA
- **Days lost:** 3
- **Mine experience:** 22.21 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Holcim Ltd
- **Operator:** Holnam Inc
- **Mine:** [2400014](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2400014)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS IN HIS WELDING SHOP USING A GRINDERON THE DSM SCREEN HOUSING; SPARKS FROM GRINDING LANDED ON HIS JEANS & MATERIAL CAUGHT FIRE. HE IMMEDIATELY EXTINGUISHED FLAME & NOTICED A BURN THE SIZE OF A QUARTER TO 50 CENT PIECE; NO TREATMENT WAS GIVEN AT THE TIME OF INCIDENT. ANINFECTION DEVELOPED AND MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS OBTAINED ON 6/1/2000.

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