# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220222690043` · 09/19/2022 · Giant Cement Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Welding or cutting
- **Injury source:** NOXIOUS MINE GASES,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** POISONING,SYSTEMIC
- **Body part:** BODY SYSTEMS
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 2.12 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Elementia Materiales
- **Operator:** Giant Cement Company
- **Mine:** [3800007](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/3800007)
## Narrative

The employee was using a cutting torch to remove corroded bolts from the synthetic gypsum system. After cutting 3 bolts the employee reoriented self to cut the 4th. This changed the direction that fumes would exhaust from the cutting. The employee felt dizzy and short of breath from the exposure and was issued prescription medication and restricted duty. 

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