# DISORDERS (PHYSICAL AGENTS)
> MSHA accident `220243110007` · 10/30/2024 · Wharf Resources (USA) Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6
- **Classification:** DISORDERS (PHYSICAL AGENTS)
- **Accident type:** Contact with cold
- **Occupation:** Drill helper
- **Activity:** Welding or cutting
- **Injury source:** MACHINE,NEC-WELDR,OFC MAC
- **Nature of injury:** FREEZNG,FROSTBITE,LO TEMP
- **Body part:** UPPER EXTREMITIES, MULTIPLE
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 0.06 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Coeur Mining, Inc.
- **Operator:** Wharf Resources (USA) Inc
- **Mine:** [3901282](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3901282)
## Narrative

Driller Assistant was using a propane weed burner torch to thaw a frozen valve on the bottom of a water tank when the Driller Assistant experienced frostbite on the ungloved hand and fingers that were in contact with the stem of the torch.

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