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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220051320035 · 04/04/2005 · United Taconite LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
CROWBAR,PRY BAR
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
28.44 years

Operator

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

Narrative

In man basket at 9041 drill. Using 2 ft prybar to lever guide roller assembly on shaft. Felt pain in low center back. Has recurring back problems since 1988. Has OMT performed at physician office - chiropractic therapy.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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