# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220002240065` · 08/05/2000 · Colowyo Coal Company L P
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR 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:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 19.55 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** RTZ-CRA Group
- **Operator:** Colowyo Coal Company L P
- **Mine:** [0502962](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/0502962)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE STATES THAT WHILE CUTTING A PIECE OF METAL WITH A CUTTING TORCH, THE TORCH SLIPPED OUT OF HIS LEFT HAND AND LANDED ON HIS RIGHT HAND CAUSING A SECOND DEGREE BURN. PAIN MEDICATION WAS GIVEN TO HIM BY HIS DOCTOR.

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