# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220092950013` · 10/16/2009 · Arps Gravel & Concrete Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Contact with hot objects or substances
- **Occupation:** Barge/Boat/Dredge/Towbarge/Towboat/Leach operator, Riverman, Deck hand
- **Activity:** Welding or cutting
- **Injury source:** MOLTEN METAL
- **Nature of injury:** BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
- **Body part:** LOWER LEG/TIBIA/FIBULA
- **Days lost:** 9
- **Mine experience:** 27 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Mike  Arps
- **Operator:** Arps Gravel & Concrete Inc
- **Mine:** [2500534](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2500534)
## Narrative

Employee was operating a cutting torch. A small, hot piece of slag fell into the employee's right boot, causing a small burn on his right calf. Employee ceased operation, removed the piece of slag from boot, observed the small burn, and stated he was okay and did not seek or ask for first aid or assistance. Employee resumed operating the cutting torch.

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