# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220240080030` · 12/20/2023 · Carl Schlegel Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Contact with hot objects or substances
- **Occupation:** Bulldozer operator, Universal operator, Heavy equipment operator, Operating engineer
- **Activity:** Welding or cutting
- **Injury source:** MOLTEN METAL
- **Nature of injury:** BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
- **Body part:** EAR(S) INTERNAL & HEARING
- **Days lost:** 31
- **Mine experience:** 1.13 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Carmeuse Holding SA
- **Operator:** Carl Schlegel Inc
- **Mine:** [2001763](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2001763)
## Narrative

On 12/20 injured was using a torch to cut bolts on the wash plant.  While cutting a bolt, a piece of slag entered injured's left ear.  Injured reported the incident on 12/20 but did not request treatment until 12/26.

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