# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220031880027` · 06/19/2003 · McElroy Coal Company
## 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:** 1.03 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** CONSOL Energy Inc
- **Operator:** McElroy Coal Company
- **Mine:** [4601437](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4601437)
## Narrative

EE WAS CUTTING/ENLARGING BOLT HOLES WITH A TORCHHOT SLAG CAME OFF OF THE BEAM & WENT INTO HIS EAR CAUSING A BURN. ACCIDENT WAS NOT REPORTED TOTHE COMPANY UNITL 6/23/03

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