# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220041450011` · 02/26/2004 · Holcim (US) Incorporated
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** NOISE,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** HEARING LOSS OR IMPAIRMNT
- **Body part:** EAR(S) INTERNAL & HEARING
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 24.46 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Holcim Ltd
- **Operator:** Holcim (US) Incorporated
- **Mine:** [2300053](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/2300053)
## Narrative

Employee was performing preventive maintenance on high pressure compressor in the air compressor room at Shipping.  The discharge air line separated at the joint when compressor was started for testing, causing a loud discharge of air pressure near ee.  Saw Dr. on 5/12/04 and was referred to ENT specialist on 5/20/04.  Dx: barotrauma to rt. ear with low frequency hearing loss.

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