# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220112490055` · 08/24/2011 · Elk Run Coal Company, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Contact with hot objects or substances
- **Occupation:** Electrician, Lineman
- **Activity:** Welding or cutting
- **Injury source:** MOLTEN METAL
- **Nature of injury:** BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
- **Body part:** EAR(S) INTERNAL & HEARING
- **Days lost:** 3
- **Mine experience:** 0.17 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
- **Operator:** Elk Run Coal Company, LLC
- **Mine:** [4609293](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4609293)
## Narrative

EE was using torches to remove the cable stand off the right continuous miner. While cutting, hot slag went into his left ear. He continued working until Aug.28,2011. He sought medical attention on the third day after becoming light headed. Doctors said he had burned his eardrum and the ear was infected. He is off work receiving treatment.

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