# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220113000028` · 10/22/2011 · Pinnacle Mining Company LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **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:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 4
- **Mine experience:** 5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Cleveland-Cliffs Inc
- **Operator:** Pinnacle Mining Company LLC
- **Mine:** [4601816](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4601816)
## Narrative

EE was using a torch to cut a cable stand-off on a miner.  As he was finishing up, a piece of slag popped and flew into his right eye.  EE was wearing wrap around safety glasses.  He stated it went under the lens.

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