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MACHINERY
220033090002
· 10/28/2003 · Cleveland-Cliffs Minorca Mine Inc.
Details
Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Welder (shop)
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
26.5 years
Operator
Controller (parent)
ArcelorMittal USA LLC
Operator
Cleveland-Cliffs Minorca Mine Inc.
Mine
2102449
Narrative
WHILE GRINDING ON A PIECE OF GALVANIZED METAL A FOREIGN BODY FLEW UNDER THE INJURED EE'S SAFETY GLASSES INTO HIS RT. EYE. HE WOKE UP WITH A SWOLLEN EYE THE NEXT DAY & WENT TO THE DR. WHO REMOV ED THE FOREIGN BODY.
Source
Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
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