# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220053260012` · 11/02/2005 · Blue Mountain Minerals
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK 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:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 8
- **Mine experience:** 2 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Portola Minerals Company
- **Operator:** Blue Mountain Minerals
- **Mine:** [0404716](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0404716)
## Narrative

Employee was cutting a head off a bolt with a torch.  The head of the bolt rolled down conveyor belt and came into contact with his left knee.  Employee failed to report the injury until a week later when infection had set in and he was forced to go to the emergency room for care.  We found out about the injury on 11/10.

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