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MACHINERY

220260150026 · 01/12/2026 · Souter Limestone and Minerals, LLC.

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 & EXTERNAL
Days lost
1
Mine experience
1.71 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Infinity Management LLC; Saige 2E Consulting LLC; Charles C Farrell
Operator
Souter Limestone and Minerals, LLC.
Mine
3401713

Narrative

On Monday, 01/12/2026, Souter Mechanic, was attempting to weld on machinery and received a slag burn to the inside of their ear. Mechanic had the welding torch positioned below them, and when welding the metal popped and a splash went into their left ear.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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