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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220002980034 · 10/02/2000 · Hibbing Taconite Company

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
STEPS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
—
Mine experience
23 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Mittal-US Steel Canada-Cliffs Natural Resources
Operator
Hibbing Taconite Company
Mine
2101600

Narrative

MECHANIC WAS DESCENDING A STAIRWAY FROM THE ROOFOF THE CONCENTRATOR CONTROL ROOM. HIS HEEL CAUGHT ON A STEP. HE GRABBED THE HANDRAIL TO KEEP FROM FALLING & STRAINED HIS RIGHT SHOULDER.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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