# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `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:** Infinity Management LLC; Saige 2E Consulting LLC; Charles C Farrell
- **Operator:** Souter Limestone and Minerals, LLC.
- **Mine:** [3401713](https://api.ai-analytics.org/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.

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