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MACHINERY

220231630033 · 05/04/2023 · United States Steel Corp-Minnesota Ore Operations

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Welding or cutting
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
UNCLASSIFIED,NOT DETERMED
Body part
EAR(S) INTERNAL & HEARING
Days lost
0
Mine experience
2.54 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
USX Corp (United States Steel Corp)
Operator
United States Steel Corp-Minnesota Ore Operations
Mine
2100282

Narrative

THIS INCIDENT BECAME A RECORDABLE ON 6/8/23 WHEN THE EMPLOYEE HAD A FOREIGN BODY REMOVED FROM THE RIGHT EAR CANAL. While welding a spacer plate, a small piece of slag entered the right ear. The employee thought the piece of slag exited the ear. It was determined that it hadn't.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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