# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220041800012` · 06/19/2004 · PC Illinois Synthetic Fuel #2, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Assayer, Geologist, Metallurgist, Engineer, Engineer management
- **Activity:** Welding or cutting
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FOREARM/ULNAR/RADIUS
- **Days lost:** 8
- **Mine experience:** 2.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Carbontronics Synfuels Investors Lp
- **Operator:** PC Illinois Synthetic Fuel #2, LLC
- **Mine:** [1202319](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1202319)
## Narrative

Supervisor removing pinion shaft of Dodge Gear Reducer. He applied heat via torch, gear released under force striking his right forearm. Received laceration. He also received 1st degree burn to hand when the grease ignited. It was determined the accident occurred due to the employee inadvertently placing his arm in front of the shaft and gear while he applied heat to gear shaft

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