# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220102350002` · 08/18/2010 · B V Hedrick Gravel & Sand Co
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Contact with hot objects or substances
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Welding or cutting
- **Injury source:** MACHINE,NEC-WELDR,OFC MAC
- **Nature of injury:** BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
- **Body part:** UPPER EXTREMITIES, MULTIPLE
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 21.29 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Jeffrey  Goodman
- **Operator:** B V Hedrick Gravel & Sand Co
- **Mine:** [3101903](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3101903)
## Narrative

EE was cutting holes in a piece of metal for bolts to go through with an oxy/acet torch.  The EE tried to pull the gas hoses closer to him and they got caught on a piece of metal.  He tugged at the lines and the torch fell from his hands.  When the torch fell, it turned and burned his left forearm and wrist, causing 2nd and 3rd degree burns.

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