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MACHINERY

220031750033 · 06/12/2003 · U. S. Steel Mining Company LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Welding or cutting
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
DUST IN EYES
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
1
Mine experience
1.15 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Usx Corp
Operator
U. S. Steel Mining Company LLC
Mine
4601816

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS CUTTING A PIECE OF STRAP METAL OFF A CUTTER GEAR BOX USING A TORCH WHEN A PIECE OF FOREIGN MATERIAL ENTERED HIS EYE. INJURED WAS WEARING CUTTING GOGGLES OVER SAFETY GLASSES.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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