# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220040500019` · 02/04/2004 · Cemex Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **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:** ELBOW
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 1.17 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Cemex S A
- **Operator:** Cemex Inc
- **Mine:** [3300161](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3300161)
## Narrative

WHILE USING CUTTING TOCH HOT MATERIAL LENDED ON TABLE WHERE HE WAS RESTING HIS ARM THE STEADY THE TORCH. IT BURNED THRU HIS CLOTHING CAUSING 2ND DEGREE BURNS TO ELBOW. WENT TO URGENT CARE WHER E THEY CUT AWAY SKIN AND APPLIED OINTMENT AND BAANDAGES.

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