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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220050800060 · 03/16/2005 · United Taconite LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
FLOOR,WALKING SURF-NOT UG
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
UPPER EXTREMITIES, MULTIPLE
Days lost
74
Mine experience
28.5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Cleveland Cliffs Inc; Laiwu Steel
Operator
United Taconite LLC
Mine
2103403

Narrative

Repairing hydraulic leaks on backhoe. Employee was working in compartment standing on catwalk. Fire supression system discharged in his face causing him to turn away & he apparently lost his balance & fell to the floor below approx. 5'.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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