# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220041700042` · 06/05/2004 · Riverside Cement 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:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 24.77 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Texas Industries Inc
- **Operator:** Riverside Cement Co
- **Mine:** [0400010](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0400010)
## Narrative

While welding the employee did not wear ear muffs, only ear plugs. A spark entered  right ear burning it.

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