# FIRE
> MSHA accident `220163330003` · 11/18/2016 · St. Marys Cement U.S. LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** FIRE
- **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:** FLAME,FIRE,SMOKE,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
- **Body part:** FOREARM/ULNAR/RADIUS
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 1.63 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** VOTORANTIM CIMENTOS
- **Operator:** St. Marys Cement U.S. LLC
- **Mine:** [1100118](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1100118)
## Narrative

Two EEs were using a torch, working on cylinder at quarry crusher. EE passed the torch, still burning, hose attached to torch got caught. Torch tilted in the EE's hands as it was passed off, shooting flame up other EE's shirt sleeve. Injured EE incurred a 2nd degree burn to right forearm. EE was prescribed a topical ointment and pain medication. EE released to full duty. 

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