# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220021410054` · 04/10/2002 · Vulcan Constr. Materials, L.P.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR 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:** ARM,NEC
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 1.15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Legacy Vulcan Corp (Form:Vulcan Materials Co)
- **Operator:** Vulcan Constr. Materials, L.P.
- **Mine:** [0901079](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0901079)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS CUTTING ONE INCH THICK STEEL PLATE WHEN TORCH POPPED. AT THIS MOMENT THE EMPLOYEE JERKED HIS HEAD BACK AND WHEN HE DID, THE TORCH FELL ACCROSS HIS ARM, CAUSING BURN.

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