# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220203300003` · 08/04/2020 · CalMat Co
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Contact with hot objects or substances
- **Occupation:** Welder (non-shop)
- **Activity:** Welding or cutting
- **Injury source:** MOLTEN METAL
- **Nature of injury:** BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 10.23 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Vulcan Materials Company
- **Operator:** CalMat Co
- **Mine:** [0403200](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0403200)
## Narrative

On August 4, 2020 the employee struck a welding rod on the top side of EE's right hand in the thumb area causing an arching burn. The employee was returned to work  without restrictions. On November 9, 2020, the employee was prescribed work restrictions following surgery to repair nerve damage.                                   

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