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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220002550116 · 07/23/2000 · Northshore Mining Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
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
CONDCTR,ELCT,CBL,TROL POL
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
ELBOW
Days lost
29
Mine experience
10.57 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Cliffs Minnesota Minerals Company
Operator
Northshore Mining Company
Mine
2100209

Narrative

WHILE SHE WAS STRINGING OUT WELDING LEADS FOR A PROJECT, THE LEADS GOT CAUGHT ON A HAND RAIL SO SHE PULLED ON THE LEADS TO FREE THEM UP. AS SHE DID THIS IT CAUSED A PAIN IN HER ELBOW THAT DID NOT GET BETTER SO ON 8/29 SHE STARTED PHYSICAL THERAPY.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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