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MACHINERY

220192380027 · 08/14/2019 · Hibbing Taconite Company

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Steel worker, Iron metal worker, Iron worker
Activity
Grinding
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
SCRATCH,ABRASION,SUPERFCL
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
3.54 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Mittal-US Steel Canada-Cliffs Natural Resources
Operator
Hibbing Taconite Company
Mine
2101600

Narrative

Employee was welding/grinding inside a duct and felt irritation in their right eye. They flushed with eye wash and got some relief. They stated they weren't sure if it was the result of arc flash or dust in the eye. The next day it was still bothering them and supervisor could see a particulate in the eye.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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