# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220042960010` · 10/21/2004 · New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co., 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:** MACHINE,NEC-WELDR,OFC MAC
- **Nature of injury:** BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 30 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** New Enterprise Stone & Lime Company Inc
- **Operator:** New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co., Inc.
- **Mine:** [3600182](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3600182)
## Narrative

mechanic started acetylene/oxygen blow torch, heard  loud popping sound, turned it off, it ""blew up"" near hose. his left palm, side and back of hand was burnt.  He performed first aid on himself ,we sent him to Tyrone Hospital where they prescribed him pain relievers, antibiotics and wrapped his hand.  torch was rebuilt approx. 2 years ago by National Valley Gases.

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