# FIRE
> MSHA accident `220162530023` · 09/08/2016 · O-N Minerals (Michigan) Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** FIRE
- **Accident type:** Contact with hot objects or substances
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Welding or cutting
- **Injury source:** FLAME,FIRE,SMOKE,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
- **Body part:** UPPER EXTREMITIES, MULTIPLE
- **Days lost:** 11
- **Mine experience:** 2.38 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Carmeuse Holding SA
- **Operator:** O-N Minerals (Michigan) Company
- **Mine:** [2000062](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2000062)
## Narrative

The employee was burning a bearing off a return roller when they stopped to clean the tip.  The employee turned off the acetylene to the torch and used their left hand to wipe off the tip.  At the time employee was wiping the tip, they triggered the oxygen to blow out any debris.  At which time glove ignited causing burns to left palm and thumb.

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