# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220082480013` · 08/14/2008 · Ross Island Sand & Gravel Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** ALL OTHER CASES (INCL 1ST AID)
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
- **Occupation:** Welder (shop)
- **Activity:** Welding or cutting
- **Injury source:** FLAME,FIRE,SMOKE,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** SUFFOC,SMOK INHILAT,DROWN
- **Body part:** BODY SYSTEMS
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 3 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** R B Pamplin Corp
- **Operator:** Ross Island Sand & Gravel Company
- **Mine:** [3500540](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3500540)
## Narrative

Employee was in an open space using a torch to cut up a barge.  Old oils on the bottom were smoking and he continued to work. Started coughing and ended up with smoke inhalation.

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