EE was using a cutting torch, laying on his side, cutting on a beam at the #1 conveyor Belt Tail. A piece of hot metal flew into EE's ear. He did not fill out an acc. report at that time. He started having trouble with the ear, so he went to the doctor & did not fill out a report until 3/29/05. He also did not miss any work until 4/21/05. Surgery, hole in eardrum.