# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220080530062` · 02/12/2008 · Aggregate Resources, Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Contact with hot objects or substances
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Welding or cutting
- **Injury source:** MACHINE,NEC-WELDR,OFC MAC
- **Nature of injury:** BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 12 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Daniel R  Balkema; Ralph T  Balkema
- **Operator:** Aggregate Resources, Inc.
- **Mine:** [2002436](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2002436)
## Narrative

Employee was using a cutting torch to cut material. Apparently, the connection was loose where the torch and hose came together. This caused the fitting to leak a little. The torch ignited, burning the employee's left hand.

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