# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220030850023` · 03/11/2003 · Essroc Cement Corporation
## 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:** — years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Italcementi Spa
- **Operator:** Essroc Cement Corporation
- **Mine:** [3600136](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3600136)
## Narrative

REBUILDING CLINKER BREAKER HAMMER WELDING TO BUILD UP TO SPECS, BEFORE HARD SURFACING IS APPLIED. WELDING W/MANGANESE RODS WHEN SLAG FROM ROD POPPED, PIECE OF SLAG SOMEHOW CAME BEHIND WELDING HOOD & SAFETY GLASSES & BURNED EYELID AREA.

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