# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220100200023` · 08/25/2009 · Hibbing Taconite Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **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:** 2
- **Mine experience:** 15.54 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Mittal-US Steel Canada-Cliffs Natural Resources
- **Operator:** Hibbing Taconite Company
- **Mine:** [2101600](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2101600)
## Narrative

EE was cleaning sideframes on the shovel and claimed he burnt himself on right leg.  Under further investigation another welder was told from him that his knee was sore before the shift occurred and we believe it was alleged.

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