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MACHINERY

220113000028 · 10/22/2011 · Pinnacle Mining Company LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Contact with hot objects or substances
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Welding or cutting
Injury source
MOLTEN METAL
Nature of injury
BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
4
Mine experience
5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Cleveland-Cliffs Inc
Operator
Pinnacle Mining Company LLC
Mine
4601816

Narrative

EE was using a torch to cut a cable stand-off on a miner. As he was finishing up, a piece of slag popped and flew into his right eye. EE was wearing wrap around safety glasses. He stated it went under the lens.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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