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HANDLING OF MATERIALS
220000900034 · 03/23/2000 · Tilden Mining Company L C
Details
Degree of injury NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type Struck by flying object
Occupation Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity Machine maintenance
Injury source LOOSE DIRT AND MUD
Nature of injury CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost —
Mine experience 12 years
Operator
Controller (parent) U.S. Steel Canada; Cliffs Natural Resources Inc
Operator Tilden Mining Company L C
Mine 2000422
Narrative EMPLOYEE WAS ASSISTING IN THE REMOVAL OF THE HEAT SHIELD FROM UNIT 1 KILN. WAS HELPING TO SLIDE THE HEAT SHIELD OFF THE FRAMEWORK WHEN SOME DIRTFELL OFF THE HEAT SHIELD AND WENT INTO HIS EYE. HE SAW A PHYSICIAN AND MEDICATION WAS PRESCRIBED
Source
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