# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220002340053` · 04/05/2000 · Baer Aggregates Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Contact with hot objects or substances
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Welding or cutting
- **Injury source:** MOLTEN METAL
- **Nature of injury:** BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
- **Body part:** EAR(S) INTERNAL & HEARING
- **Days lost:** 4
- **Mine experience:** 2 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Louis M  Mitschele
- **Operator:** Baer Aggregates Inc
- **Mine:** [2800469](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2800469)
## Narrative

WHILE CUTTING A HOLE IN AN I-BEEAM WITH A TORCH, HOT SPARK FLEW INTO HIS LEFT EAR.

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