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MACHINERY

220010570081 · 02/18/2001 · Empire Iron Mining Partnership

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (powered)
Injury source
MACHINE,NEC-WELDR,OFC MAC
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
NECK
Days lost
—
Mine experience
26 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Cliffs Natural Resources Inc; ArcelorMittal
Operator
Empire Iron Mining Partnership
Mine
2001012

Narrative

EE WAS USING A CUT OFF WHEEL ON A AIR GRINDER TOCUT OFF THE RAILING ON A PIECE OF EQUIPMENT. THEWHEEL ON THE GRINDER BLEW APART STRIKING HIM ON THE LEFT SIDE OF NECK RESULTING IN A LACERATION.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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