# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220052630041` · 09/12/2005 · Amrize Cement Inc.
## 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:** FLAME,FIRE,SMOKE,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 27 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Holcim Ltd
- **Operator:** Amrize Cement Inc.
- **Mine:** [0500037](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0500037)
## Narrative

CUTTING THE SUB CONNECTOR OFF OF A PIECE OF DRILL STEM WITH OXY/ACETALINE TORCH. SUB CONNECTOR HAD MALE THREAD AT EACH END & DRILL STEM HAS AN INNER JACKET FOR DRILL OIL. APPEARS THAT SOME OF THE OIL HAD RESERVOIRED IN UPPER END OF THE MALE THREADS. AS EE CUT, THE TORCH HEATED & PRESURIZED THE DRILL OIL, CAUSING IT TO FLASH/EXPLODE.  1ST & 2ND DEGREE BURNS TO FACE & NECK.

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