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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

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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