# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220232360005` · 08/22/2023 · Hilltop Basic Resources, Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **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:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 1.31 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** John F  Steele Jr
- **Operator:** Hilltop Basic Resources, Inc.
- **Mine:** [1200670](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/1200670)
## Narrative

The torch tip was plugged so employee tried to brush away slag build up with glove on and accidentally hit the trigger which burned EE's index finger with hot air.

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