# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220031220038` · 04/14/2003 · Rinker Materials Western Inc.
## 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) EXTERNAL
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 2 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Rinker Group Ltd
- **Operator:** Rinker Materials Western Inc.
- **Mine:** [2500006](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2500006)
## Narrative

EE WAS MAKING WELDING REPAIRS TO A HAND RAIL AT THE EAST CRUSHER, WHEN A SPARK CREATED FROM THE WELDING PROCESS ENTERED HIS EAR.

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