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MACHINERY

220080670016 · 02/27/2008 · Hibbing Taconite Company

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Contact with hot objects or substances
Occupation
Welder (shop)
Activity
Welding or cutting
Injury source
MACHINE,NEC-WELDR,OFC MAC
Nature of injury
BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
18.12 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Mittal-US Steel Canada-Cliffs Natural Resources
Operator
Hibbing Taconite Company
Mine
2101600

Narrative

Employee was arc airing bolts to remove worn liners. The employee felt something enter the right eye. Employee attempted to flush eye, attempt was unsuccessful. Sought medical attention, no particle found in eye, evidence of a minor burn and prescription antibiotic was administered.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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