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ELECTRICAL

220123460020 · 11/29/2012 · United Taconite LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
ELECTRICAL
Accident type
Flash burns (electric)
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
SPACE HEATERS
Nature of injury
ELECT.ARC BURN-NOT CONTAC
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
1.92 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Cleveland-Cliffs Inc
Operator
United Taconite LLC
Mine
2103404

Narrative

Employee suffered a ""welders flash"" burn to his eyes when a new 480 volt electric heater that he had installed went to ground when it was energized. The heated was later inspected and a defect from the manufacturer was identified as the cause. Antibiotic drops were prescribed.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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