# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220111180020` · 04/16/2011 · Ed Coal Inc
## 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:** 0.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Everett Gordon Justice
- **Operator:** Ed Coal Inc
- **Mine:** [4609285](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4609285)
## Narrative

Employee was using cutting torch on a bucket when a hot peace of slag went into his ear.  Employee first said he was all right, but started experiencing slight hearing loss.  Employee has received medical treatment and has missed no work days.

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