# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220052520011` · 08/30/2005 · Holcim (Texas) LP
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **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:** FOREARM/ULNAR/RADIUS
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 6.31 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Holcim Ltd; Crow Holdings
- **Operator:** Holcim (Texas) LP
- **Mine:** [4103307](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4103307)
## Narrative

Employee claims he was using an oxyacetylene torch to cut duct work from top of finish mill.  Pieces of hot slag allegedly entered employee's shirt through a gap in the sleeve and caused burns to forearm area.  Employee failed to report injury and burns became infected, causing employee to seek medical treatment a week after injury.

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