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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220133010034 · 10/19/2013 · 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
Prep plant foreman, Supervisor, Mill plant supervisor, Kiln supervisor
Activity
Inspect equipment or mine
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
DUST IN EYES
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
1.42 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Cleveland-Cliffs Inc
Operator
United Taconite LLC
Mine
2103404

Narrative

EE was inspecting a conveyor. While working he bumped into a bar that struck a beam causing dust to fall down. Some of which got into employees eye. He was taken to the local medical facility where he was diagnosed with a scratched cornea and prescribed antibiotic drops.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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