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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220132830426 · 10/08/2013 · Hibbing Taconite Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
NOXIOUS MINE GASES,NEC
Nature of injury
POISONING,SYSTEMIC
Body part
BODY SYSTEMS
Days lost
1
Mine experience
3.17 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Employee became ill during a molten zinc pour. The employee verified his PPE was correct and had proper air flow. Employee went to the emergency room and was released w/out restrictions. The employee went to clinic on 10/10/13 and was instructed to stay off work the following day if his flu like symptoms continued.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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