# FIRE
> MSHA accident `220011170033` · 04/18/2001 · Vulcan Construction Materials, L.P.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY 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:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** FLAME,FIRE,SMOKE,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 4.23 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Legacy Vulcan Corp (Form:Vulcan Materials Co)
- **Operator:** Vulcan Construction Materials, L.P.
- **Mine:** [1103033](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1103033)
## Narrative

EE WAS ASSISTING ANOTHER MAINTENANCE EE WHO WAS TRIMMING STEEL WITH A TORCH. THERE WAS A POP IN THE TORCH TIP CAUSING THE OTHER EE TO SUDDENLY MOVE IN REACTION. THE TORCH FLAME CAME CLOSE ENOU GHT TO EE'S GLOVE TO IGNITE THE CLOTH BACK OF THE GLOVE. HE TAKEN TOT HE CLINIC AND DIAGNOSED WITH 2ND DEGREE BURNS TO THE BACK OF HIS RIGHT HAND.

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