# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220023260005` · 11/01/2002 · The National Lime & Stone Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Contact with hot objects or substances
- **Occupation:** Welder (shop)
- **Activity:** Welding or cutting
- **Injury source:** MACHINE,NEC-WELDR,OFC MAC
- **Nature of injury:** BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** 14
- **Mine experience:** 28.3 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** National Lime & Stone Co.
- **Operator:** The National Lime & Stone Company
- **Mine:** [3300122](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3300122)
## Narrative

BURNED LEFT INDEX FINGER WHILE USING OXYGEN/ACTYLENE CUTTING TORCH TO CUT OFF BOLTS. TORCH REPORTEDLY BACKFIRED AND CAUGHT GLOVE ON FIRE.

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