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MACHINERY

220051650012 · 06/06/2005 · Cleveland-Cliffs Minorca Mine Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Flash burns (welding)
Occupation
Welder (shop)
Activity
Welding or cutting
Injury source
MACHINE,NEC-WELDR,OFC MAC
Nature of injury
ELECT.ARC BURN-NOT CONTAC
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
4
Mine experience
28.15 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
ArcelorMittal USA LLC
Operator
Cleveland-Cliffs Minorca Mine Inc.
Mine
2102449

Narrative

Injured suffered arc flash to both eyes while he was doing layout work near an automatic welder that was in operation. Arc reflected off the inside of his glasses into his eyes.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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