# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220143500023` · 12/11/2014 · J M Huber Corp
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Welding or cutting
- **Injury source:** MOLTEN METAL
- **Nature of injury:** HEARING LOSS OR IMPAIRMNT
- **Body part:** EAR(S) INTERNAL & HEARING
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 15.37 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** J M Huber Corp
- **Operator:** J M Huber Corp
- **Mine:** [0901093](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0901093)
## Narrative

Maintenance mechanic lying on side while welding had small piece of hot metal fall into left ear.  Some temporary hearing loss has been apparent, full damage unknown at this time.

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