# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220022520029` · 08/21/2002 · Lodestar Energy, Inc
## 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:** ARM,NEC
- **Days lost:** 10
- **Mine experience:** 3 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Iracoal Incorporated
- **Operator:** Lodestar Energy, Inc
- **Mine:** [1518015](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1518015)
## Narrative

EE WAS REPAIRING THE CHAIN DRIVE CASING OF THE GRADER. HE HAD FINISHED WELDING THE OUTSIDE OF THE CASE AND WAS PREPARING THE INSIDE FOR WELDING. HE USED STARTING FLUID TO CLEAN THE INSIDE ALLO WING 20 MIN FOR THE FUMES TO CLEAR AND ALSO USING COMPRESSED AIR TO BLOW OUT CASE. HE STRUCK AN ARC AND IGNITED FUMES CAUSING BURNS TO HIS ARM 2 ND DEGREE.

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