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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220030650032 · 02/24/2003 · Empire Iron Mining Partnership

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck against stationary object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
NECK
Days lost
6
Mine experience
0.69 years

Operator

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

Narrative

WORKING UNDER LOW PIPES. WHILE HOOKING UP AN AIR HOSE HE CAME UP AND STRUCK HIS HEAD ON THE PIPE. HE COMPLAINED OF A SORE NECK AND SOUGHT MEDICAL CARE. DIAGNOSIS: NECK STRAIN.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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