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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220162710007 · 09/14/2016 · United Taconite LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
DUST IN EYES
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
5.69 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Employee was cleaning tools in EE's locker located in the Pellet Plant Lube Room and some dust/dirt/debris landed in EE's eye. Employee was wearing safety glasses.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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