# FIRE
> MSHA accident `220011580006` · 05/23/2001 · 17 West Mining Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** FIRE
- **Accident type:** Contact with hot objects or substances
- **Occupation:** Welder (shop)
- **Activity:** Welding or cutting
- **Injury source:** FLAME,FIRE,SMOKE,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** 2
- **Mine experience:** 2.61 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Horizon Natural Resources Incorporated
- **Operator:** 17 West Mining Inc
- **Mine:** [1507295](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1507295)
## Narrative

MECHANICS WERE REBUILDING A SUSPENSION UNIT FOR A HAULPAK ROCK TRUCK. THE U IT WAS LYING ON THE GROUND AND THE WELDER WAS CUTTING ON IT. THE OILIGNITED AND A FLAME.

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