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MACHINERY

220011000025 · 03/27/2001 · Tilden Mining Company L C

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
Observe operations
Injury source
LOOSE DIRT AND MUD
Nature of injury
DUST IN EYES
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
—
Mine experience
26.46 years

Operator

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

Narrative

EE WAS INSIDE THE DRYER GRINDING. HE WAS WEARING SAFETY GLASSES AND A GRINDING SHIELD. THERE WAS STILL SOME LOOSE DIRT IN THE DRYER. HE REPORTED AN IRRITATED LEFT EYE. HE WENT TO THE ER AND EY E MEDICATION WAS ORDERED.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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