# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220050460028` · 01/25/2005 · Mountaintop Coal Mining Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **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:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 3
- **Mine experience:** 4 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** William C  Vought
- **Operator:** Mountaintop Coal Mining Inc
- **Mine:** [3608034](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3608034)
## Narrative

Welder, cutting metal off loader bucket, metal spun loose and hit torch. Torch flew back and burned the side of his face and neck.

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