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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220242700009 · 09/17/2024 · Northshore Mining Company

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
LOOSE DIRT AND MUD
Nature of injury
DUST IN EYES
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
16 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Cleveland-Cliffs Inc
Operator
Northshore Mining Company
Mine
2100831

Narrative

While an employee was working on a haul truck, dirt and debris fell from an above platform on the truck, some of which, landed in the employee's left eye. The employee sought medical attention. The eye was numbed, dirt or debris was extracted from the eye, and prescription eye drops were administered.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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