# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220001880023` · 06/30/2000 · Buzzi Unicem USA 
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Contact with hot objects or substances
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Welding or cutting
- **Injury source:** MACHINE,NEC-WELDR,OFC MAC
- **Nature of injury:** BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 9
- **Mine experience:** 24.19 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Buzzi S p A
- **Operator:** Buzzi Unicem USA 
- **Mine:** [3600006](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/3600006)
## Narrative

WHILE INSTALLING NEW LINERS TO THE HAZEMAG HOPPER, EMPLOYEE HAD TO BURN HOLES THROUGH STEEL TO ATTACH LINER WITH BOLTS. THE BURNING TIP WOULD BECOME CLOGGED WITH SLAG & NEED TO BE CLEANED OR CHANGED. EMPLOYEE EXTINGUISHED FLAME & WAS PULLING THE TORCH FROM THE HOLE WHEN HE FELT HIS HAND BEING BURNED THROUGH HIS GLOVES.

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