# FIRE
> MSHA accident `220011340072` · 05/05/2001 · Hanson Aggregates West Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** FIRE
- **Accident type:** Contact with hot objects or substances
- **Occupation:** Welder (shop)
- **Activity:** Welding or cutting
- **Injury source:** COAL & PETROL PRODUCT,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 3.46 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Hanson PLC
- **Operator:** Hanson Aggregates West Inc
- **Mine:** [0301541](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/0301541)
## Narrative

EE WAS AT THE PLANT 1 SHAKER WELDING AND HIS CUTTING TORCH STOPPED UP, INSTEAD OF CLEANING IT WITH A TIP CLEANER HE WIPED IT ON HIS WELDING GLOVE TO CLEAN THE SLAG OFF. THE TORCH WENT OUT WHIL E HE WAS WIPPING IT ON HIS GLOVE AND HIS GLOVE APPARENTLY FILLED WITH GAS. WHEN HE RELIT THE TORCH IT IGNITED THE GAS AND BLEW UP HIS GLOVE.

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