# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220221670008` · 06/09/2022 · Blaschak Anthracite Corporation
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Contact with hot objects or substances
- **Occupation:** Fine coal plant operator
- **Activity:** Welding or cutting
- **Injury source:** HAND TOOLS,POWERED,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 4
- **Mine experience:** 1.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Blaschak Holding Corp
- **Operator:** Blaschak Anthracite Corporation
- **Mine:** [3602073](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3602073)
## Narrative

Employee was releasing the air pressure off the air line feeding the plasma cutter by pulling the trigger and not realizing the gun was pointed towards their knee which caused a burn. They did not seek medical treatment or have lost time until 6/13/22.

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