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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220013600087 · 08/21/2001 · Empire Iron Mining Partnership

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
BARRELS,KEGS,DRUMS
Nature of injury
HERNIA;RUPTURE
Body part
HIPS (PELVIS/ORGANS/KIDNEYS/BUTTOCKS)
Days lost
12
Mine experience
26.21 years

Operator

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

Narrative

EE WAS MOVING A 55 GALLON DRUM OF USED OIL AND IT TIPPED OVER. AS HE WAS TRYING TO NIGHT IT UP HE FELT A PULL IN THE UMBILICAL AREA. SURGERY PERFORMED ON 11-28-01.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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