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MACHINERY

220131560020 · 05/31/2013 · Hibbing Taconite Company

Details

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

Operator

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

Narrative

Mechanic was walking in designated walk area in front of HAV unit blowing toward the walkway. The employee left eye was irritated with dust, he used eyewash bottle to try to remove material. Still bothering him and was sent to clinic

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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