# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220250300003` · 01/31/2024 · Compass Minerals Louisiana Inc.
## 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:** EAR(S) INTERNAL & HEARING
- **Days lost:** 31
- **Mine experience:** 30.83 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Compass Minerals International, Inc.
- **Operator:** Compass Minerals Louisiana Inc.
- **Mine:** [1600358](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1600358)
## Narrative

1-31-24 Working in shaft cutting bolts, when hot slag fell & landed in left ear perforating ear drum.   Dr. recommended surgery to repair ear drum, which took place on 1-29-25. Employee continued to work full time since date of initial injury until surgery date.   

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