# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220022320006` · 07/24/2002 · Heidelberg Materials US Cement LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Contact with hot objects or substances
- **Occupation:** Welder (shop)
- **Activity:** Welding or cutting
- **Injury source:** MOLTEN METAL
- **Nature of injury:** BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
- **Body part:** EAR(S) EXTERNAL
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 16.38 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Heidelberg Materials AG
- **Operator:** Heidelberg Materials US Cement LLC
- **Mine:** [3600185](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/3600185)
## Narrative

TRIMMING AN ANGLE IRON WITH AN OXY & BURNING TORCH, WHEN HE APPLIED OXYGEN TO CUT THROUGH THE ANGLE IRON SPARKS OF HOT SLAG BLEW & A HOT PC. WENT INTO HIS RIGHT EAR.

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