# FIRE
> MSHA accident `220102100035` · 07/29/2010 · Elk Run Coal Company, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** FIRE
- **Accident type:** Contact with hot objects or substances
- **Occupation:** Electrician, Lineman
- **Activity:** Welding or cutting
- **Injury source:** FLAME,FIRE,SMOKE,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
- **Body part:** FACE,NEC
- **Days lost:** 72
- **Mine experience:** 0.54 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:** Elk Run Coal Company, LLC
- **Mine:** [4608384](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4608384)
## Narrative

EE & co-worker were removing a defective conveyor tail roller on #34 cont. miner. The roller was stuck & couldn't be removed w/slate bar. EE used torches to cut ears off shaft when roller grease ignited in his face. He was transported to the hospital with 1st degree burn to face & difficulty breathing. He was intubated & sent for more testing at a specialized burn unit.

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