# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220032600029` · 08/20/2003 · Martin Marietta Aggregates
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** ALL OTHER CASES (INCL 1ST AID)
- **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) EXTERNAL
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 5.48 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Martin Marietta Materials Inc
- **Operator:** Martin Marietta Aggregates
- **Mine:** [3101105](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3101105)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS LAYING ON HIS SIDE WELDING ON A D8L DOZER WHEN A PIECE OF SLAG POPPED AND WENT INTO HIS LEFT EAR.

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