# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220051160004` · 01/27/2005 · Big Ridge Inc
## 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 & HEARING
- **Days lost:** 13
- **Mine experience:** 2.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Peabody Energy Corporation
- **Operator:** Big Ridge Inc
- **Mine:** [1103054](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/1103054)
## Narrative

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.

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