# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220022140039` · 07/17/2002 · AEP Kentucky Coal, L. L. C.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Contact with hot objects or substances
- **Occupation:** Welder (shop)
- **Activity:** Grinding
- **Injury source:** FLAME,FIRE,SMOKE,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** 30
- **Mine experience:** 0.07 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** American Electric Power Company Inc
- **Operator:** AEP Kentucky Coal, L. L. C.
- **Mine:** [1517659](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/1517659)
## Narrative

INDIVIDUAL WAS GRINDING A PIECE OF METAL ON THE TAILGATE OF HIS TRUCK, WHEN A FIRE STARTED IN THE BED OF THE TRUCK. HE ATTEMPTED TO REMOVE A CONTAINED CONTAINING GASOLINE. THE CONTAINED RUPTUR ED LETTING GASOLINE ON HIS HAND.

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