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OCCUPATIONAL SKIN DISEASES

220242430032 · 08/23/2024 · United Taconite LLC

Details

Degree of injury
OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6
Classification
OCCUPATIONAL SKIN DISEASES
Accident type
Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Welding or cutting
Injury source
MISCELLANEOUS,NEC
Nature of injury
DERMATITIS,RASH,SKIN INFL
Body part
HIPS (PELVIS/ORGANS/KIDNEYS/BUTTOCKS)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
16 years

Operator

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

Narrative

EE was working in a hot, humid and dusty environment. Employee noticed a rash forming. The employee initially thought it was chafing or possibly a heat rash. It was later determined that the employee had touched epoxy paint that had not fully cured. The paint was on tank wall panels that the employee had been working around. rash only, no other conditions or symptoms.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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