# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220153560018` · 12/15/2015 · Miller Springs Materials
## 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:** RBR,GLS,PLSTC,FIBRGLS,FAB
- **Nature of injury:** BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
- **Body part:** UPPER EXTREMITIES, MULTIPLE
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 0.23 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** James Construction Group, LLC
- **Operator:** Miller Springs Materials
- **Mine:** [4104505](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4104505)
## Narrative

Mechanic was removing a lower leaf spring bushing and was using a cutting torch to heat and melt the inner rubber to simplify the removal of a metal the metal pin. As mechanic applied heat to the bushing melted rubber spat put of the metal sleeve onto the inner side of his right elbow and forearm.

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