# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220080390027` · 02/04/2008 · —
## 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) INTERNAL & HEARING
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 2 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** —
- **Operator:** —
- **Mine:** [0405717](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0405717)
## Narrative

Employee was cutting a piece of metal with a blow torch. While cutting, a shard of hot metal flew out and landed in employee's left ear. Employee was treated with first aid measures for burn and returned to full work duties on same day.

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