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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220241030005 · 04/03/2024 · Hibbing Taconite Company

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Electrician, Lineman
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
5.25 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Cleveland Cliffs Inc; US Steel
Operator
Hibbing Taconite Company
Mine
2101600

Narrative

Employee was working on P5 outside the Pellet Plant, while closing junction box cover, EE felt something fall behind safety glasses in left eye. Wind was blowing ~10-20 mph. Evaluated 4/3/24 & issued antibiotic drops.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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