# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220020070023` · 12/19/2001 · Zemex Industrial Minerals
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Contact with hot objects or substances
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Welding or cutting
- **Injury source:** MOLTEN METAL
- **Nature of injury:** BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 22.03 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Zemex Corp
- **Operator:** Zemex Industrial Minerals
- **Mine:** [0800111](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0800111)
## Narrative

EE WAS CUTTING METAL WITH A GAS TORCH AND A PIECE OF HOT METAL FLEW INTO HIS EYE.

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