# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220070880011` · 03/26/2007 · Lafarge West Incorporated
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Contact with hot objects or substances
- **Occupation:** Outside foreman, Leadman
- **Activity:** Welding or cutting
- **Injury source:** FLAME,FIRE,SMOKE,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 6.23 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Lafarge S A
- **Operator:** Lafarge West Incorporated
- **Mine:** [0504418](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0504418)
## Narrative

Employee was using a torch.  He pulled back on the torch and his glove caught fire, burning his hand.

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