# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220050180129` · 12/30/2004 · Mosaic Fertilizer LLC
## 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:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 10.04 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Mosaic Company
- **Operator:** Mosaic Fertilizer LLC
- **Mine:** [0800835](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0800835)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS LAYING ON HIS SIDE BURNING WITH A TORCH. HAD A BLOWBACK AND HOT SLAG HIT WELDING SHIELD AND DROPPED IN LEFT EAR. TREATED AS FIRST AID ON ACCIDENT DATE BY IN HOUSE PHYSICIAN. DUE TO ADDITIONAL COMPLAINTS, EE WAS PLACED ON ANTIBIOTICS 1/10/2005

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