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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220131630044 · 06/08/2013 · Empire Iron Mining Partnership

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
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
1
Mine experience
2.81 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Cliffs Natural Resources Inc; ArcelorMittal
Operator
Empire Iron Mining Partnership
Mine
2001012

Narrative

Working on an engine compartment, employee felt debris enter right eye. Was evaluated by an ER physician on 6/8 and given a referral to eye doctor on 6/10. Employee didn't report for his 6/9 shift due to eye complications. He was evaluated by the eye doctor on 6/10; a foreign object was removed from eye, Rx drops were issued, & the doctor took him off of work for the date of 6/9.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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