# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220012950079` · 10/09/2001 · Kindill Mining Incorporated
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Contact with hot objects or substances
- **Occupation:** Welder (shop)
- **Activity:** Welding or cutting
- **Injury source:** MACHINE,NEC-WELDR,OFC MAC
- **Nature of injury:** BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 3
- **Mine experience:** 19 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Horizon Natural Resources Incorporated
- **Operator:** Kindill Mining Incorporated
- **Mine:** [1200332](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1200332)
## Narrative

EE WAS USING A LANCING BAR TO BURN A HOLE IN A 6"" PIN. WHEN THE BAR BURNED DOWN TO ABOUT 3', PRESSURE IN THE HOLE BLEW OUT BLOWING THE BAR HOLDER OFF THE END OF THE BAR. WHEN THE HOLDER CAME O FF, FIRE SHOT OUT THE END OF THE BAR INTO EE'S FACE. EE WAS WEARING GOGGLES BUT DID NOT HAVE HIS WELD HOOD ON.

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