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MACHINERY

220261820018 · 06/26/2026 · Mesabi Metallics Company LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Plumber, Pipefitter, Millwright
Activity
Grinding
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
DUST IN EYES
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
1 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Essar Minerals Canada Limited
Operator
Mesabi Metallics Company LLC
Mine
2103751

Narrative

While fabricating plates for pan feeder, injured worker (IW) was using an angle grinder to clean and smooth holes that had previously been cut. Piece of metal bypassed worker's face shield and prescription safety glasses and entered the eye. EE was transported to eye clinic for medical evaluation and treatment, where three metal fragments were removed from the eye

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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