# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220213120019` · 11/02/2021 · US Aggregates Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **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:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 20
- **Mine experience:** 15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** The Heritage Group
- **Operator:** US Aggregates Inc
- **Mine:** [1200102](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1200102)
## Narrative

A miner was attempting to light the natural gas burner at the Fine Grind Plant when the burner lit with higher intensity than in the past which EE was not expecting. That caused burns on right arm and right hand.  EE was transported to the hospital with non life threatening burn injuries.   EE was wearing a hooded sweatshirt and gloves at the time of the accident/injury.

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