# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220121350009` · 05/02/2012 · Fayette Coal & Coke Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Contact with hot objects or substances
- **Occupation:** Prep plant foreman, Supervisor, Mill plant supervisor, Kiln supervisor
- **Activity:** Welding or cutting
- **Injury source:** MOLTEN METAL
- **Nature of injury:** BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
- **Body part:** ANKLE
- **Days lost:** 31
- **Mine experience:** 22 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Terrance C  Shallenberger
- **Operator:** Fayette Coal & Coke Inc
- **Mine:** [3607999](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3607999)
## Narrative

Employee was burning off bolts from plant screen with oxy-acetylene torch when hot slag bounced onto pant leg. Burned through pants and fell into boot causing 2nd degree burns to left ankle.

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