# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220071420009` · 05/18/2007 · Black Hills Energy
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY 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:** LOWER LEG/TIBIA/FIBULA
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 1.69 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Black Hills Corp
- **Operator:** Black Hills Energy
- **Mine:** [4800083](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4800083)
## Narrative

Employee was cutting with a torch, when he felt his leg getting warm.  Hot slag had come in contact with his lower coverall pant leg and started to burn.  He  smothered the smoldering cloth and received a burn on his skin on a 4 inch by 4 inch area.  He took steps to keep the skin clean and was transported to the hospital for treatment.

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