# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220250080006` · 12/17/2024 · Blaschak Anthracite Corp.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Contact with hot objects or substances
- **Occupation:** Welder (shop)
- **Activity:** Welding or cutting
- **Injury source:** MACHINE,NEC-WELDR,OFC MAC
- **Nature of injury:** BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** 89
- **Mine experience:** 4.83 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Blaschak Holding Corp
- **Operator:** Blaschak Anthracite Corp.
- **Mine:** [3610138](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3610138)
## Narrative

Employee was wiping off the torch due to sputtering. Employee turned off the nozzle on the torch before wiping. Metal build up inside the torch released and the torch sparked burning through glove onto employee's hand

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