# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220062080013` · 07/20/2006 · Aggregates West Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Contact with hot objects or substances
- **Occupation:** Welder (shop)
- **Activity:** Welding or cutting
- **Injury source:** MOLTEN METAL
- **Nature of injury:** BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
- **Body part:** ANKLE
- **Days lost:** 6
- **Mine experience:** 2.21 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** David  Grainger
- **Operator:** Aggregates West Inc
- **Mine:** [4503204](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4503204)
## Narrative

Cutting on El-Jay screener - a piece of slag fell down into left top of boot causing a burn to the ankle area.  Removed boot, administered first aid and employee was taken to the doctor.

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