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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
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