# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220070710046` · 03/02/2007 · Mate Creek Energy LLC 
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Contact with hot objects or substances
- **Occupation:** Quality control technician, Laboratory technician, Laboratory assistant
- **Activity:** Welding or cutting
- **Injury source:** MOLTEN METAL
- **Nature of injury:** BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 8 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
- **Operator:** Mate Creek Energy LLC 
- **Mine:** [4607484](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4607484)
## Narrative

Employee was using a torch to cut some scrap metal. During the work he slipped and caught himself with his left hand. When he did this he placed his hand on some hot metal receiving a burn to his left palm. He went to the doctor where he was examined and given a pain shot. He returned to work his next scheduled shift at full capacity.

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