# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220052940004` · 10/19/2005 · Amrize Cement Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Contact with hot objects or substances
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Welding or cutting
- **Injury source:** MOLTEN METAL
- **Nature of injury:** BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
- **Body part:** LOWER LEG/TIBIA/FIBULA
- **Days lost:** 2
- **Mine experience:** 0.27 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Holcim Ltd
- **Operator:** Amrize Cement Inc.
- **Mine:** [3800014](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3800014)
## Narrative

Demolition of Ball Mill by means of torch cutting.  Torch cutter burns left leg when he ignites pant leg with burning slag that was inadvertently directed towards his leg due to awkward cutting angle and rebounding slag. Second degree burn from bottom of knee to just above ankle approxiamtely 3-4 inches in width. Burn was superficial (no deep tissue damamge) but very painful.

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