# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220262190005` · 02/09/2026 · Radix Quarries
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Contact with hot objects or substances
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Welding or cutting
- **Injury source:** MOLTEN METAL
- **Nature of injury:** BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
- **Body part:** EAR(S) INTERNAL & HEARING
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 8.06 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Springfield Underground, Inc. DBA Erlen Group
- **Operator:** Radix Quarries
- **Mine:** [2302440](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/2302440)
## Narrative

The miner was leaning over a piece of equipment while cutting a bolt with an oxy/acetylene torch when hot slag entered EE's right ear. The miner was treated and released to work with instructions to keep the ear clean and dry. EE was referred to another doctor for removal of the foreign object.

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