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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220031390065 · 09/26/2002 · Empire Iron Mining Partnership

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Welder (shop)
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
CROWBAR,PRY BAR
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
Days lost
—
Mine experience
3.5 years

Operator

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

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS HOLDING A CASTING WITH A STEEL BAR. WHEN THE BAR WAS STRUCK IT SENT A SHOCK UP INTO HIS RIGHT SHOULDER. HE SOUGHT MEDICAL CARE 3-03. MRI DOES NOT REVEAL A TEAR. ANTI-INFLAMATORIES & PHYSICAL THERAPY ORDERED FOR 5/7/03.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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