# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220020910108` · 03/22/2002 · Alcoa World Alumina LLC
## 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:** EAR(S) INTERNAL & HEARING
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 6.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Alcoa Inc
- **Operator:** Alcoa World Alumina LLC
- **Mine:** [4100320](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4100320)
## Narrative

EE FROM SERVICES MAINTENANCE SUSTAINED A THERMAL BURN TO HIS EARDRUM. THIS CASE IS BEING CLASSIFIED AS A RECORDABLE DUE TO THE LEVEL OF THE MEDICAL TREATMENT REQUIRED FROM A PHYSICIAN. THE EE WAS USING A CUTTING TORCH OVERHEAD AND SOME SLAG DROPPED INTO HIS RIGHT EARDRUM. NOTE: INJURY OCCURRED ON 3-22-02, BUT WASN'T REPORTED UNTIL 3-25-02.

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