# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220023610001` · 12/23/2002 · —
## 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:** FLAME,FIRE,SMOKE,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 76
- **Mine experience:** 15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** —
- **Operator:** —
- **Mine:** [4608978](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4608978)
## Narrative

WINDY; PLEASANT; SUNNY MID TO LOWER 40 DEGREES. EMPLOYEE CUTTING EXHAUST PIPE WHEN SPARKS CAUGHT SHIRT ON FIRE. REMOVED CLOVES TO REMOVE SHIRTS. FINGER TIPS DAMAGED WHILE DOING THIS. EMPLOYEE BEING TREATED AT WVU HOSPITAL.

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