# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220062570013` · 09/07/2006 · Jacobs Ranch Coal LLC
## 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:** Welding or cutting
- **Injury source:** MACHINE,NEC-WELDR,OFC MAC
- **Nature of injury:** BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
- **Body part:** UPPER EXTREMITIES, MULTIPLE
- **Days lost:** 192
- **Mine experience:** 5.33 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** RTZ-CRA Group
- **Operator:** Jacobs Ranch Coal LLC
- **Mine:** [4800997](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4800997)
## Narrative

While a mechanic was performing the task of cutting safety glass, methanol vapors ignited burning the mechanic's left arm and hand.  The mechanic incurred 2nd degree burns to his left hand and forearm and 3rd degree burns to the finger tips of his left hand.  The mechanic was transported to a medical facility and did not return to his next scheduled shift.

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