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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220121740026 · 06/13/2012 · United Taconite LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Occupation
Mechanic helper
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
COAL & PETROL PRODUCT,NEC
Nature of injury
BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.04 years

Operator

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

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS ASSIGNED TO CHANGE HYDRAULIC HOSES AND PUMP ON CAT 992G LOADER. WHEN REMOVING SUCTION LINE FROM HYDRAULIC TANK OIL SPILLED FROM SUCTION HOSE ONTO EMPLOYEES HEAD, AND ENTERED HIS EYES. EE EYE WAS IMMEDIATELY FLUSHED BUT WAS SENT TO CLINIC AS A PRECAUTION AND WAS PRESCRIBED ANTIBIOTIC DROPS.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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