# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220161020008` · 03/17/2016 · Paul Niemann Construction Company, Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Contact with hot objects or substances
- **Occupation:** Welder (shop)
- **Activity:** Welding or cutting
- **Injury source:** MOLTEN METAL
- **Nature of injury:** BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
- **Body part:** EAR(S) EXTERNAL
- **Days lost:** 1
- **Mine experience:** 9.46 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** James L  Niemann
- **Operator:** Paul Niemann Construction Company, Inc.
- **Mine:** [1301109](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1301109)
## Narrative

EE was using LP torch to cut metal on inner screen box of screening plant when hot metal slag flew back & small piece went into EE's rt ear. Was taken to local clinic for exam, after follow up visit EE was referred to specialist on 4/1/16. EE has not had any lost workdays, hasn't been placed on restricted duty, nor rec'd any med. treatment till being seen by specialist

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