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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220010220093 · 01/14/2001 · 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
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
—
Mine experience
4 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
U.S. Steel Canada; Cliffs Natural Resources Inc
Operator
Tilden Mining Company L C
Mine
2000422

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS LAYING OUT SHEETS OF PLYWOOD ON THE FLOOR. DURING THIS WORK, HE FELT SOMETHING IN HIS LEFT EYE. THE NEXT DAY HE COULD STILL FEEL AN IRRITATION IN HIS EYE. HE WENT TO THE E.R. AND EYE MEDICATION WAS PRESCRIBED.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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