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MACHINERY

220092580006 · 09/10/2009 · Empire Iron Mining Partnership

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (powered)
Injury source
HAND TOOLS,POWERED,NEC
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
2.15 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Cliffs Natural Resources Inc; ArcelorMittal
Operator
Empire Iron Mining Partnership
Mine
2001012

Narrative

Employee was tightening down bearing caps with an air impact, dirt blew up from the table he was working on and got into his eye. He was evaluated by an Opthalmologist, the FB was removed and he was given prescription eye medications.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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