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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220020070080 · 09/08/2001 · Empire Iron Mining Partnership

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
GROUND
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
16
Mine experience
27.44 years

Operator

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

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS AVOIDING WALKING IN STANDING WATER ON THE CONCRETE FLOOR. HE WAS WALKING NEAR HAND RAIL WHEN HIS FOOT SLIPPED. HIS KNEE TWISTED CAUSING PAIN. SURGERY DONE 12-27-01 FOR A TORN MENI SCUS OF THE LEFT KNEE.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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