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STRIKING OR BUMPING

220031390016 · 03/25/2003 · Empire Iron Mining Partnership

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
STRIKING OR BUMPING
Accident type
Struck against stationary object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
NECK
Days lost
—
Mine experience
5 years

Operator

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

Narrative

BUMPED HIS HEAD ON A DUST COLLECTOR DUCT AND JAMMED HIS NECK. HE SOUGHT MEDICAL CARE / WORK-UP 6 WEEKS AFTER THE INCIDENT DUE TO CREPITUS & A POPPING SENSATION. PHYSICAL THERAPY WAS PRESCRIBED FOR 2 WEEKS STARTING 5/7/03.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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