# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220083090003` · 10/31/2008 · Lafarge Aggregates Southeast
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Contact with hot objects or substances
- **Occupation:** Welder (shop)
- **Activity:** Welding or cutting
- **Injury source:** MACHINE,NEC-WELDR,OFC MAC
- **Nature of injury:** BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
- **Body part:** WRIST
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 11.67 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Lafarge S A
- **Operator:** Lafarge Aggregates Southeast
- **Mine:** [0900899](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0900899)
## Narrative

EE was enlarging a hole in metal beam to install stairway with a cutting torch.  As EE was removing torch from between stair treads, the torch tip got caught in the cuff of his welding gloves, causing 1st and 2nd degree burns to the wrist.

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