# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220081650020` · 04/24/2008 · Lafarge North America
## 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:** BOILR,PRES VSL,AIR HOS,OX
- **Nature of injury:** BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
- **Body part:** EAR(S) INTERNAL & EXTERNAL
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 9.33 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Lafarge S A
- **Operator:** Lafarge North America
- **Mine:** [2000044](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2000044)
## Narrative

Employee was using cutting torch when wind shifted and a spark flew up into his left ear, causing burn. At that time, employee shut off cutting torch and flushed ear with water. Incident reported to supervisor 4/28/08 when employee sought medical treatment. Referred to specialist in May for treatment.

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