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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220052010017 · 07/12/2005 · United Taconite LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
GROUND
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
6
Mine experience
27.87 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Reported to work prior to start time. Went to unit 26 truck; placed lunch box on seat, then started to go back to operations office for job assignment. While walking felt he twisted his right leg on uneven ground in front of the electric shop. Felt pinch in calf and upper leg. Reported the problem later in the day.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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