# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220033020018` · 10/18/2003 · Spinks Clay Co
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **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:** 11 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Franklin Industries Inc
- **Operator:** Spinks Clay Co
- **Mine:** [4000195](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4000195)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS LYING ON HIS LEFT SIDE USING A CUTTING TORCH TO BURN A HOLE IN THE GROUND. AS HE WAS BLOWING THE HOLE, A PIECE OF HOT SLAG GOT IN HIS EAR.

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