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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220172850016 · 10/05/2017 · United States Steel Corp-Minnesota Ore Operations

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Mucking machine operator
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
DUST IN EYES
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
7.29 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
USX Corp (United States Steel Corp)
Operator
United States Steel Corp-Minnesota Ore Operations
Mine
2100820

Narrative

After completing several tasks, employee noticed a foreign body in eye when washing up. Employee tried to remove the object with a tissue. An hour later, employee attempted to flush the material out. When that didn't work, employee reported the condition and sought medical attention.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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