# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220090930034` · 03/17/2009 · ICG Beckley LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Contact with hot objects or substances
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **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:** 2 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** International Coal Group Inc (ICG)
- **Operator:** ICG Beckley LLC
- **Mine:** [4609216](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4609216)
## Narrative

Injured was usaing a torch to cut wheel straps loose from wheel of rail car. While doing this a piece of hot slag went in his ear causing a burn. Sought medical treatment on 3/23/09.

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