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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220130700029 · 03/01/2013 · Hibbing Taconite Company

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
DUST IN EYES
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
25.12 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Mittal-US Steel Canada-Cliffs Natural Resources
Operator
Hibbing Taconite Company
Mine
2101600

Narrative

Auto Mechanic was replacing front brake pads on Pro Truck. He replaced 3 of 8 pads and was working on the 4th pad. Material from overhead loosened and dropped between his forehead and glasses, lodging in left eye. EE was wearing proper PPE.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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