# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220161890018` · 06/23/2016 · J R Simplot Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Flash burns (welding)
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Welding or cutting
- **Injury source:** MACHINE,NEC-WELDR,OFC MAC
- **Nature of injury:** ELECT.ARC BURN-NOT CONTAC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 68
- **Mine experience:** 32.12 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Scott  Simplot
- **Operator:** J R Simplot Company
- **Mine:** [1001590](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1001590)
## Narrative

Employee reported to work on 6/23/16, knee was swollen so employee left to see doctor.  Employee was admitted into the hospital with a staph infection.  Employee had some old welding burns on arm and possibly one on leg.  It's unclear as to what caused the infection and waiting for doctors report. 

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