# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220062970022` · 09/12/2006 · Lafarge Aggregates Southeast
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **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:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 10
- **Mine experience:** 2 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Lafarge S A
- **Operator:** Lafarge Aggregates Southeast
- **Mine:** [0900460](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0900460)
## Narrative

On September 12, the employee was cutting off old patches in a chute.  He then was chipping the hot slag when a small piece struck his face below his safety glasses.  The injury did not become recordable until 10/12/06 when he went to the doctor for the injury.  His eye became infected as a result of the minor burn.

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