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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220002200156 · 06/19/2000 · Empire Iron Mining Partnership

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
WRENCH
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
Days lost
—
Mine experience
20 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Cliffs Natural Resources Inc; ArcelorMittal
Operator
Empire Iron Mining Partnership
Mine
2001012

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING ON 1B CRUSHER AND USING A HYDRAULIC TORQU WRENCH TO LOOSEN NUTS ON BOLTS. IN THE PROCESS OF USING AND MOVING THE WRENCH HE STRAINED HIS RIGHT SHOULDER. PRESCRIBED PHYSICAL THERAPY 7-24-00.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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