# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220000730115` · 03/09/2000 · Eagle Energy Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Contact with hot objects or substances
- **Occupation:** Welder
- **Activity:** Welding or cutting
- **Injury source:** FLAME,FIRE,SMOKE,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 195
- **Mine experience:** 0.03 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:** Eagle Energy Inc
- **Mine:** [4607711](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4607711)
## Narrative

DURING CLOSURE OF MINE, EE WAS WELDING CAP ON DEWATERING SHAFT. A METHANE IGNITION OCCURRED, THROWING BOTH EE'S AWAY FROM SHAFT. EE WAS THROWN INTO A CHAIN LINK FENCE AND COULD NOT ESCAPE THE HEAT. (OTHER EE WAS THROWN CLEAR.) METHANE TESTIING WAS PERFORMED.

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