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POWERED HAULAGE

220102940029 · 10/18/2010 · United Taconite LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
POWERED HAULAGE
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Inspect equipment or mine
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
DUST IN EYES
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
33.62 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Cleveland-Cliffs Inc
Operator
United Taconite LLC
Mine
2103403

Narrative

Mechanic inspecting 9028 loader for engine coolant leak. Near left side of engine close to engine fan when a particle was blown into employee's right eye. Became worse as the shift progressed; was washed out by First Responders but found it necessary to send employee to clinic. Foregin body washed out, prescription med dispensed.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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