# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220090490029` · 02/03/2009 · Teague Transports, 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) INTERNAL & HEARING
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 3 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** David G  Teague; Fred E  Teague
- **Operator:** Teague Transports, LLC
- **Mine:** [4003195](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4003195)
## Narrative

Mechanic was cutting metal overhead with a cutting torch and a small piece of hot material entered miner's ear canal. Miner sustained possible ear drum damage. Miner is scheduled to return to doctor in one month for follow-up examination.

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