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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220013090121 · 10/22/2001 · Tilden Mining Company L C

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
Machine maintenance
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
3
Mine experience
0.75 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
U.S. Steel Canada; Cliffs Natural Resources Inc
Operator
Tilden Mining Company L C
Mine
2000422

Narrative

EE WAS REMOVING A SHIELDING PROTECTIVE BOX THAT COVERS THE PINION ON THE PEBBLE MILL. AFTER UNBOLTING THE PINION SHROUD, HE & ANOTHER WERE SLIDING THE SHROUD & HE FELT A SHARP PAIN IN HIS BACK

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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