# FIRE
> MSHA accident `220212230018` · 08/10/2021 · Malvern Minerals Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** FIRE
- **Accident type:** Contact with hot objects or substances
- **Occupation:** Mechanic helper
- **Activity:** Welding or cutting
- **Injury source:** FLAME,FIRE,SMOKE,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 0.13 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Brad  Smith
- **Operator:** Malvern Minerals Company
- **Mine:** [0300299](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0300299)
## Narrative

EE was plasma cutting the top of an empty 55 gallon isopropyl alcohol when the fumes combusted catching EE's shirt on fire giving EE a first degree burn on left arm and chest. The drum had been washed prior to the cutting but was not washed out well enough and enough time for the fumes to evacuate the drum. 

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