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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220210050006 · 12/18/2020 · United Taconite LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Occupation
Quality control technician, Laboratory technician, Laboratory assistant
Activity
Office and lab work, Clerical
Injury source
ACIDS,ALKALI,WET CEMENT
Nature of injury
BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
14.73 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Cleveland-Cliffs Inc
Operator
United Taconite LLC
Mine
2103404

Narrative

Employee was performing Iron analysis procedure. While dispensing acid, a hairline crack developed in the bottle top dispenser and released a fine mist from the side of the dispenser. Vapors caused irritation to the employee's right eye and was later diagnosed as chemical keratitis.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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