# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220072540004` · 08/31/2007 · Hibbing Taconite Company
## 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:** THIGH/FEMUR
- **Days lost:** 5
- **Mine experience:** 30 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Mittal-US Steel Canada-Cliffs Natural Resources
- **Operator:** Hibbing Taconite Company
- **Mine:** [2101600](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2101600)
## Narrative

Employee was welding under a 14"" pipe and during the welding process, a piece of molten metal fell from the weld and lodged against the front of this leg.  The next day was treated for the burn and was treated for cellulitis

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