# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220051740018` · 06/16/2005 · United Taconite LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Hand tools (powered)
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** ARM,NEC
- **Days lost:** 11
- **Mine experience:** 0.48 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Cleveland Cliffs Inc; Laiwu Steel
- **Operator:** United Taconite LLC
- **Mine:** [2103404](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2103404)
## Narrative

PROCESS OF REMOVING PIE LINERS FROM FEED AND #3 BALL MILL. ATTEMPTING TO REMOVE LINER WITH HYDRAULIC SCISSOR JACK LINER FELL UNEXPECTEDLY STRIKING EMPLOYEE ON RIGHT ARM RESULTING IN LACERATION REQUIRING STITCHES

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*Source: [MSHA Open Government Data](https://arlweb.msha.gov/OpenGovernmentData/) · AI Analytics · CC0 1.0*