# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220030990014` · 03/22/2003 · Texas Mining LP
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Welding or cutting
- **Injury source:** COAL & PETROL PRODUCT,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
- **Body part:** HEAD, MULTIPLE PARTS
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 7 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Oglebay Norton Company
- **Operator:** Texas Mining LP
- **Mine:** [4101003](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4101003)
## Narrative

EE WAS REPLACING CENTER PIN ON 988 CAT LOADER. USING CUTTING TORCH TO CUT CENTER PIN THAT WAS STUCK IN A BEARING. HEAT FROM TORCH CAUSED GREASE IN BEARING TO EXPAND AND IGNITE SPRAYING EE WITH BURNING GAS. EE SUFFERED BURN ON FACE FROM HOT GREASE.

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