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HANDLING OF MATERIALS
220130220031 · 01/16/2013 · United Taconite LLC
Details
Degree of injury NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type Struck by... NEC
Occupation Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity Handling supplies or material
Injury source PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury DUST IN EYES
Body part EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost 0
Mine experience 7.65 years
Operator
Controller (parent) Cleveland-Cliffs Inc
Operator United Taconite LLC
Mine 2103404
Narrative Employee was filling the ball bucket with grinding balls when a piece of debris/dirt entered his right eye. Employee was wearing all required ppe including safety glasses.
Source
Authoritative MSHA Open Government Data
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