# FIRE
> MSHA accident `220063520057` · 12/08/2006 · Triad Underground Mining, L.L.C.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** FIRE
- **Accident type:** Contact with hot objects or substances
- **Occupation:** Mechanic helper
- **Activity:** Idle
- **Injury source:** FLAME,FIRE,SMOKE,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 129
- **Mine experience:** 0.33 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** James River Coal Company
- **Operator:** Triad Underground Mining, L.L.C.
- **Mine:** [1202316](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1202316)
## Narrative

A mechanic lit diesel fuel in 5 gallon bucket to thaw air tanks on truck. EE was trying to stay warm by the fire and his clothes caught fire. He had on clothes from previous day that had diesel fuel on them. Contrary to company policy, the mechanic lit the fire. Air brake alcohol was provided by the company to thaw the lines out. The mechanic had instructed EE to watch the fire.

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