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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220040750026 · 02/10/2004 · Tilden Mining Company L C

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Fall to lower level, NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
DOORS,INCL UG VENTILATION
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
Days lost
85
Mine experience
31.73 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
U.S. Steel Canada; Cliffs Natural Resources Inc
Operator
Tilden Mining Company L C
Mine
2000422

Narrative

While repairing fans above the tripper in the ore barn, ee stepped on a trap door. He fell through the trap door, skinning his shin and catching himself, straining his right shoulder. He returned to the job and sought medical care.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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