# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220113330021` · 11/10/2011 · Arch Materials LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Contact with hot objects or substances
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Welding or cutting
- **Injury source:** MOLTEN METAL
- **Nature of injury:** BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 4.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Ben L  Rechter
- **Operator:** Arch Materials LLC
- **Mine:** [3304578](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3304578)
## Narrative

On 11/10/11, the mechanic was welding overhead on a roof bolter drill slide hose protector.  Hot slag rolled onto his left hand and burned his middle finger.  The mechanic applied first aid treatment at the time of the incident, but did not report the incident as he felt that it was a minor incident.  The burn became infected/abscessed and required medical treatment on 11/22/11.

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