# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220031270027` · 05/01/2003 · Alpha Coal West, Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Contact with hot objects or substances
- **Occupation:** Welder (shop)
- **Activity:** Welding or cutting
- **Injury source:** FLAME,FIRE,SMOKE,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
- **Body part:** FACE,NEC
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 2.23 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Rag Aktiengesellschaft
- **Operator:** Alpha Coal West, Inc.
- **Mine:** [4800732](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4800732)
## Narrative

THE EMPLOYEE WAS LANCING A ROLLER PIN IN ORDER TO REMOVE IT. THE HEAT FROM THE LANCE IGNITED GREASE AND THE FLAME WAS FORCED OUT OF THE HOLE, KNOCKING DOWN THE EMPLOYEE AND BURNING HIS FACE.

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