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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220072280027 · 08/08/2007 · United Taconite LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Inspect equipment or mine
Injury source
CHEMICALS,CHEM COMP,NEC
Nature of injury
BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
Body part
TRUNK, MULTIPLE PARTS
Days lost
0
Mine experience
2.56 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Employee was inspecting work he had completed earlier in the day. Gathering his tools he had left behind. When he left the filters he felt his back start itching. The itching could have been caused by new chemical being used in filters EXP11. Narrative received from doctor is stating that it is a rash and may have been exposed to chemical at work

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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