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MACHINERY

220043130076 · 11/04/2004 · United Taconite LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Grinding
Injury source
ABRAS STONE,WHEEL GRINDER
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
0
Mine experience
4 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Cleveland Cliffs Inc; Laiwu Steel
Operator
United Taconite LLC
Mine
2103404

Narrative

INJURED WAS USING A 4"" ELECTRIC HAND GRINDER TO CUT 2"" ANGLE IRON. THE GRINDER KICKED BACK, HITTING EE'S LEFT INDEX AND MIDDLE FINGERS, RESULTING IN 6-STITCH CUT.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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