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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220003630026 · 10/04/2000 · United States Steel Corp-Minnesota Ore Operations

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Welding or cutting
Injury source
FLOOR,WALKING SURF-NOT UG
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
6
Mine experience
27 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
USX Corp (United States Steel Corp)
Operator
United States Steel Corp-Minnesota Ore Operations
Mine
2100820

Narrative

ON 10/4/00 THE MINER WAS KNEELING WHILE WELDING ON A HEATER CORE SUPPORT. AS HE STOOD UP HIS KNEE LOCKED. HE UNDERWENT SURGERY ON 12/20/00.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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