# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220022460132` · 07/22/2002 · Brooksville Cement Cemex Inc
## 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:** MOLTEN METAL
- **Nature of injury:** BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 6.55 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Cemex S A
- **Operator:** Brooksville Cement Cemex Inc
- **Mine:** [0800800](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0800800)
## Narrative

EE WAS WORKING ON A LIMESTONE FEEDER CHAIN. WHILE USING A CUTTING TORCH, A PIECE OF SLAG POPPED OFF AND BURNED LEFT KNEE CAP. THE EE ALSO HAD SOME BRUISING TO THE KNEE FROM CRAWLING ON HTE LIM EROCKS.

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