# FIRE
> MSHA accident `220013020008` · 10/15/2001 · Cemex Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** FIRE
- **Accident type:** Contact with hot objects or substances
- **Occupation:** Welder (shop)
- **Activity:** Welding or cutting
- **Injury source:** FLAME,FIRE,SMOKE,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** 8
- **Mine experience:** 23.46 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Cemex S A
- **Operator:** Cemex Inc
- **Mine:** [4100060](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4100060)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS ON 4TH FLOOR OF FINISH MILL BUILD- ING USING A CUTTING TORCH. THE FLAME IGNITED FUEL FROM A LEAK IN THE HOSE, CAUSING A BURN TO THE LEFT HAND BETWEEN THE THUMB AND FOREFINGER. THE EMPLOYEE WAS WEARING GLOVES AT THE TIME. THERE WAS NO DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT.

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