# FIRE
> MSHA accident `220100040011` · 09/29/2009 · RexCoal Company, Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** FIRE
- **Accident type:** Contact with hot objects or substances
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** FLAME,FIRE,SMOKE,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** 42
- **Mine experience:** 2 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Joseph T  Bennett
- **Operator:** RexCoal Company, Inc.
- **Mine:** [1519069](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1519069)
## Narrative

Ee used ether to clean work area.  He then lit the torch too soon and caught his hand on fire.

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