# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220140080022` · 02/28/2013 · Pioneer Sands LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Contact with hot objects or substances
- **Occupation:** Prep plant foreman, Supervisor, Mill plant supervisor, Kiln supervisor
- **Activity:** Welding or cutting
- **Injury source:** MOLTEN METAL
- **Nature of injury:** BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
- **Body part:** EAR(S) INTERNAL & HEARING
- **Days lost:** 12
- **Mine experience:** 7.65 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Pioneer Natural Resources USA Incorporated
- **Operator:** Pioneer Sands LLC
- **Mine:** [4103618](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4103618)
## Narrative

02/28/13 EE using cutting torch for maintenance. EE claimed slag fall in left ear. EE taken ER,examined,given antibiotic,released w/o restriction. 09/11/2013 EE contacted mgmt via phone complaining of drainage/dizziness. 10/04/13 EE saw ENT specialist.  Examined, given antibiotic.  Testing revealed perforated ear drum.  01/07/2014 EE underwent surgical procedure to repair ear drum.

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