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MACHINERY
220171510022 · 05/25/2017 · United Taconite LLC
Details
Degree of injury NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification MACHINERY
Accident type Struck by flying object
Occupation Plumber, Pipefitter, Millwright
Activity Grinding
Injury source METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost 0
Mine experience 6 years
Operator
Controller (parent) Cleveland-Cliffs Inc
Operator United Taconite LLC
Mine 2103404
Narrative Employee was using a 6"" die grinder with a burr bit to clean welds as the employee progressed with welding. Employee got a small piece of metal in right eye.
Source
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