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MACHINERY

220103360027 · 11/20/2010 · Pinnacle Mining Company LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Miner, Prospector, NEC
Activity
Welding or cutting
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
DUST IN EYES
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.19 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Cleveland-Cliffs Inc
Operator
Pinnacle Mining Company LLC
Mine
4605868

Narrative

Installing a set of stairs, had to trim sheeting and steel with a cutting torch. A piece of slag popped and got behind cutting glasses and into right eye. Completed shift, sought medical attention after work hours, and returned to regular duties 11/21/10.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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