# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220001220057` · 04/10/2000 · TXI (A/K/A Texas Industries Inc)
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Contact with hot objects or substances
- **Occupation:** Welder (shop)
- **Activity:** Welding or cutting
- **Injury source:** MOLTEN METAL
- **Nature of injury:** BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
- **Body part:** EAR(S) INTERNAL & EXTERNAL
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 2.15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Texas Industries Inc
- **Operator:** TXI (A/K/A Texas Industries Inc)
- **Mine:** [4100007](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4100007)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS WELDING ON FEEDER PLATE FOR A SHAKER SCEEN. HOT METAL GOT INTO R. EAR. IT BURNED FOR ABOUT 3 HOURS AND STOPPED. HE REPORTED IT ON 4-19-00. DR STATED INFECFTION FROM BURN CAUSE D EAR TO CLOSE UP.

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