# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220021770027` · 06/14/2002 · Holcim (Texas) LP
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **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:** 4
- **Mine experience:** 0.03 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Holcim Ltd; Crow Holdings
- **Operator:** Holcim (Texas) LP
- **Mine:** [4103307](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4103307)
## Narrative

THE EE WAS WELDING OVERHEAD WHEN A HOT BEAD OF METAL WENT INTO HIS LEFT EAR AND BURNED THE INNER CANAL BACK TO THE EARDRUM.

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