# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220120670021` · 03/05/2012 · Imerys Carbonates USA, Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** ALL OTHER CASES (INCL 1ST AID)
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Contact with hot objects or substances
- **Occupation:** Welder (shop)
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** MACHINE,NEC-WELDR,OFC MAC
- **Nature of injury:** BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
- **Body part:** WRIST
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 6.46 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Imerys S A
- **Operator:** Imerys Carbonates USA, Inc
- **Mine:** [0900030](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0900030)
## Narrative

Employee was assisting welder cut some metal by supporting metal with gloved hands.  The heat from the cutting torch got too close to the small area of exposed skin between the gloves and shirt of the assistant causing a small burn to the skin.  The burn was classified as 2nd degree.

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