# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220020910143` · 03/22/2002 · Peabody Powder River Mining LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK 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:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** FLAME,FIRE,SMOKE,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 5
- **Mine experience:** 5.46 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Peabody Energy Corporation
- **Operator:** Peabody Powder River Mining LLC
- **Mine:** [4801353](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4801353)
## Narrative

PRIOR TO INJURED INSTALLING THE NEW GASKET, A CONTRACTOR WELDER BEGAN WORKING ON A HEAD BOLT ON THE OPPOSITE SIDE OF THE ENGINE. WHEN THE WELDERSTRUCK AN ARC, VAPORS FROM THE SOLVENT IGNITED AND FLASHED BACK. THE FLASH CAUSED BURNS TO HIS FACE, NECK, AND WRISTS.

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