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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220042600003 · 08/09/2004 · Tilden Mining Company L C

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
4.38 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Employee was lining inside 1B flux mill (2-3"" steel balls are inside). He took a step and the balls underneath his foot came loose causing his foot to slide and he felt a sharp pain in his back. He was evaluated by a physician and physical therapy started on 9-10-04.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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