# FIRE
> MSHA accident `220051960047` · 07/06/2005 · Nielson Construction Corp
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** FIRE
- **Accident type:** Contact with hot objects or substances
- **Occupation:** Bulldozer operator, Universal operator, Heavy equipment operator, Operating engineer
- **Activity:** Bulldozer
- **Injury source:** FLAME,FIRE,SMOKE,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** 6
- **Mine experience:** 3.19 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Wayne L  Nielson
- **Operator:** Nielson Construction Corp
- **Mine:** [4201795](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4201795)
## Narrative

Operating a Cat D8L bulldozer, pushing earthen material, a hydraulic hose burst under the engine compartment. Oil sprayed on engine block and ignited, shooting flames toward cab. Operator shut down equipment and exited. His right hand and forearm was burned (hand more extensively). Upon investigation, operator may have gripped handrail upon exiting. He cannot remember.

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