# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220011060097` · 03/29/2001 · Northshore Mining Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Contact with hot objects or substances
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Welding or cutting
- **Injury source:** MOLTEN METAL
- **Nature of injury:** BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
- **Body part:** EAR(S) EXTERNAL
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 4.75 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Cliffs Minnesota Minerals Company
- **Operator:** Northshore Mining Company
- **Mine:** [2100831](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/2100831)
## Narrative

USING A CUTTING TORCH TO BURN BOLTS OFF OF AN OVERHEAD PIPE FLANGE, A PIECE OF SLAG FELL INTO THE EMPLOYEE'S EAR, STOPPING AGAINST AND MELTING THE EAR PLUG.

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