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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220023010174 · 10/23/2002 · Empire Iron Mining Partnership

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
LOWER LEG/TIBIA/FIBULA
Days lost
2
Mine experience
29.63 years

Operator

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

Narrative

WHILE WORKING ON THE VIBRATING SCREEN EE WAS REMOVING AN UPPER SUPPORT TUBE, IT FELL AGAINST HIS CALF CAUSING A LACERATION. HE RECEIVED SUTURES AND WAS TAKEN OFF WORK.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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