# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220012840008` · 08/09/2001 · Elk Run Coal Company Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Contact with hot objects or substances
- **Occupation:** Welder
- **Activity:** Welding or cutting
- **Injury source:** MOLTEN METAL
- **Nature of injury:** BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
- **Body part:** ARM,NEC
- **Days lost:** 222
- **Mine experience:** 0.23 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:** Elk Run Coal Company Inc
- **Mine:** [4608553](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/4608553)
## Narrative

EE WAS CUTTING A BIT LUG OFF A STAMLER FEEDER ROTARY BREAKER. WHILE CHIPPING SLAG FROM THE LUG, A PIECE OF HOT SLAG LANDED ON HIS RIGHT ARM CAUSING A BURN.

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