# FIRE
> MSHA accident `220190450017` · 01/18/2019 · Heidelberg Materials US Cement LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** FIRE
- **Accident type:** Contact with hot objects or substances
- **Occupation:** Plumber, Pipefitter, Millwright
- **Activity:** Welding or cutting
- **Injury source:** FLAME,FIRE,SMOKE,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
- **Body part:** UPPER EXTREMITIES, MULTIPLE
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 4.54 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Heidelberg Materials AG
- **Operator:** Heidelberg Materials US Cement LLC
- **Mine:** [1200066](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1200066)
## Narrative

Employee was using an Oxytherm torch to cut a section of pipe. Unbeknownst to employee, the trigger was leaking oxygen, saturating the glove. EE's glove caught fire, and employee received 2nd degree burn to the right hand and finger. Employee seen by Dr., placed on restricted duty (one handed) until hand heals. 

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