# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220022460012` · 08/15/2002 · Rio Tinto Kennecott Copper
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **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:** FLAME,FIRE,SMOKE,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
- **Body part:** LEG, NEC
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 34.3 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Rio Tinto Group
- **Operator:** Rio Tinto Kennecott Copper
- **Mine:** [4201996](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4201996)
## Narrative

WHILE CUTTING A SAG MILL LINE WITH AN OXY/ACETYLANE TORCH A HOT SPARK IGNITED THE RT. KNEE OF THE MILLWRIGHT'S COVERALLS CAUSING A SECOND DEGREE BURN TO HIS LEG.

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