# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220211090033` · 04/15/2021 · Hibbing Taconite Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Welder (shop)
- **Activity:** Welding or cutting
- **Injury source:** PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
- **Nature of injury:** DUST IN EYES
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 3.77 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Cleveland Cliffs Inc; US Steel
- **Operator:** Hibbing Taconite Company
- **Mine:** [2101600](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/2101600)
## Narrative

EE was arcing holes in Line 3 fans with safety glasses and welding hood on. EE noticed later during the day irritation in right eye but cannot recall specifically when something entered their eye. EE flushed eye several times that day.  The following day, EE sought medical evaluation resulting in material being removed from eye and issued antibiotic eye drops.

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