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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220013240016 · 09/12/2001 · Empire Iron Mining Partnership

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
HERNIA;RUPTURE
Body part
HIPS (PELVIS/ORGANS/KIDNEYS/BUTTOCKS)
Days lost
16
Mine experience
26.23 years

Operator

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

Narrative

PULLING ON A STUCK CHEEK PLATE FROM A WAREHOUSE SHELL GAVE IT A PULL TO FREE IT AND FELT A POP FOLLOWED BY PAIN AND SWELLING IN THE UMBILICAL AREA. SURGERY PERFORMED ON 11-14-01.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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