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MACHINERY

220041770053 · 05/21/2004 · United Taconite LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Contact with hot objects or substances
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Welding or cutting
Injury source
MOLTEN METAL
Nature of injury
BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part
ANKLE
Days lost
0
Mine experience
28.35 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Cleveland Cliffs Inc; Laiwu Steel
Operator
United Taconite LLC
Mine
2103404

Narrative

Cutting hole in classifier flight to get bolt to fit, while cutting piece of slag rolled down pant leg and burnt hole through coveralls, burns to right ankle. Report from doctor stated whirpool treatment required.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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