# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220080990045` · 03/28/2008 · Hess Pumice Products Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Contact with hot objects or substances
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **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:** 3
- **Mine experience:** — years
## Operator
- **Controller:** J Marvin  Hess
- **Operator:** Hess Pumice Products Inc
- **Mine:** [1000655](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1000655)
## Narrative

Was using an acetelyne torch, the torch sparked back after being shut off burning left hand.

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