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MACHINERY

220032480060 · 08/12/2003 · Northshore Mining Company

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
Grinding
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
SCRATCH,ABRASION,SUPERFCL
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
1
Mine experience
0.03 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Cliffs Minnesota Minerals Company
Operator
Northshore Mining Company
Mine
2100209

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS GRINDING METAL DURING THE SHIFT AND DIDN'T REALIZE SOMETHING WAS IN HIS EYE. WENT TO THE DOCTOR THE FOLLOWING MORNING. THERE WAS SOME UNCERTAINTY CONCERNING THE DOCTOR REPORT AND IT WAS DETERMINED ON 9/1/03 TO BE REPORTABLE.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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