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MACHINERY
220062750025 · 09/27/2006 · Tilden Mining Company L C
Details
Degree of injury NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification MACHINERY
Accident type Struck by flying object
Occupation Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity Mill equipment
Injury source METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part NOSE/NASAL PASSAGES/SINUS/SMELL
Days lost 0
Mine experience 6.27 years
Operator
Controller (parent) U.S. Steel Canada; Cliffs Natural Resources Inc
Operator Tilden Mining Company L C
Mine 2000422
Narrative When operating an Ironworker shearing/punching machine to shear a corner section off an angle iron, a shard of steel from the angle flew off and struck the employee in the nostril. He received sutures.
Source
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