# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220082630041` · 08/30/2008 · Essroc Cement Corp.
## 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:** Welding or cutting
- **Injury source:** MOLTEN METAL
- **Nature of injury:** BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 0.23 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Italcementi Spa
- **Operator:** Essroc Cement Corp.
- **Mine:** [4600007](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4600007)
## Narrative

Welding inside kiln, weld splatter got behind kneepad and employee had a minor burn in a small area just below kneecap. The burn later became infected and he went to ER to get cleaned.

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