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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220012770034 · 09/19/2001 · Empire Iron Mining Partnership

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
WRENCH
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
Days lost
—
Mine experience
28.3 years

Operator

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

Narrative

WHILE WORKING ON PUMPS & ADJUSTING BELTS, EE WAS PULLING ON A WRENCH WHEN HE FELT A PULL AND PAIN IN HIS RIGHT SHOULDER. HE HAD HAD SURGERY ON THIS SHOULDER IN THE PAST. HE WAS PUT ON LIGHT DU TY.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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