# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220071000019` · 03/19/2007 · CEMEX CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS LP
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Contact with hot objects or substances
- **Occupation:** Mason
- **Activity:** Welding or cutting
- **Injury source:** MOLTEN METAL
- **Nature of injury:** BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
- **Body part:** LOWER EXTREMITIES, MULTIPLE PARTS
- **Days lost:** 1
- **Mine experience:** 0.08 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Cemex S A
- **Operator:** CEMEX CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS LP
- **Mine:** [0801035](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0801035)
## Narrative

employee was using arc gauge hook up to welder cutting off rebar & all thread from form reinforcement.  He went to throw away the used rod & part of it dropped off into his boot & burned his leg before he could get his boot off.

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