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MACHINERY

220151120018 · 04/20/2015 · Cleveland-Cliffs Minorca Mine Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Hand tools (powered)
Injury source
WATER
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
FOREARM/ULNAR/RADIUS
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.02 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
ArcelorMittal USA LLC
Operator
Cleveland-Cliffs Minorca Mine Inc.
Mine
2102449

Narrative

Worker was lancing a pipe when it struck a hard piece, causing the lance to reflect backwards toward the worker. The water jet cut the worker's right forearm. After first aid was administered, worker was transported to the E.R. where he received six stitches. He was released with no restrictions.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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