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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
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