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220142170044 · 07/22/2014 · Mesabi Nugget Delaware, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
OTHER
Accident type
Unclassified, insufficient data
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Unknown
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
DUST IN EYES
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
2.52 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Kobe Iron Nugget, LLC; Ferrous Resources, LLC
Operator
Mesabi Nugget Delaware, LLC
Mine
2103689

Narrative

There is no specific incident that can be pinpointed as to the cause of getting foreign body in eyes. Employee noticed discomfort in his eyes and after attempting to flush eyes, the discomfort persisted and it was recommended that he see the eye doctor. Employee had 5 particles in his left eye and 3 particles in his right eye that were removed.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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