# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220031320087` · 05/02/2003 · Lafarge North America Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Contact with hot objects or substances
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** FLAME,FIRE,SMOKE,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
- **Body part:** TRUNK,NEC
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 0.26 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Lafarge S A
- **Operator:** Lafarge North America Inc.
- **Mine:** [2300196](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2300196)
## Narrative

EE WAS USING A CUTTING TORCH TO CUT A PLATE INSIDE A BIN. THE OXYGEN HOSE APPARENTLY SUSTAINED A LEAK AND WHEN EE TURNED THE TORCH ON IT IGNITED THE EMPLOYEE'S SHIRT. EQUIPMENT HAD FLASHBACK A RRESTORS ON BOTH ENDS. EE WAS SENT FOR TREATMENTOF BURNS AND RELEASED. THE EQUIPMENT WAS TAKEN OUT OF SERVICE AND IS TO BE EVALUATED/REPAIRED/REPLACED.

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