# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220011200006` · 03/15/2001 · National Gypsum Company
## 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 & HEARING
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 17.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Spangler Companies Inc
- **Operator:** National Gypsum Company
- **Mine:** [0202160](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0202160)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS USING AN ACETYLENE/OXYGEN TORCH TO TRIM A SMALL PIECE OF METAL OFF A CONVEYOR FRAMEWORK. A HOT SPARK BLEW BACK AND ENTERED HIS RIGHT EAR.

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