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220171560034 · 05/31/2017 · Northshore Mining Company

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
OTHER
Accident type
Struck by flying object
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
24.15 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Cleveland-Cliffs Inc
Operator
Northshore Mining Company
Mine
2100209

Narrative

Crusher employee was opening overhead door. Wind blew dust and debris into the shop area. Employee got dust in eyes. Flushed eyes with eye wash solution. Left eye still felt sore, safety rep brought employee to the eye dr. There was a small foreign object in employees left eye. It was removed and antibiotics were applied. Employee returned to work with no restrictions.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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