# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220081200026` · 04/23/2008 · Pete Lien & Sons Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Contact with hot objects or substances
- **Occupation:** Welder (shop)
- **Activity:** Hand tools (powered)
- **Injury source:** MOLTEN METAL
- **Nature of injury:** BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 1.62 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Pete Lien & Sons Inc
- **Operator:** Pete Lien & Sons Inc
- **Mine:** [3900020](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3900020)
## Narrative

Employee was using a plasma cutter to cut a piece of plate steel. He was holding a straight edge with his left hand as a guide. As he passed by his left hand a piece of slag entered his left glove at the finger seam, burning his left middle finger at the tip.  The gloves were in good repair and properly used.

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