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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220052690010 · 09/08/2005 · United Taconite LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY 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
Machine maintenance
Injury source
SURFACE MINING MACHINES
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
LOWER LEG/TIBIA/FIBULA
Days lost
0
Mine experience
19.46 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Employee was performing PM on 9228 dozer. While loosening the filter with wrench he had to reposition himself to get better position to remove filter. His foot rolled back on track pad causing sharp pain in calf muscle. Employee was restricted in activity for one day before going on vacation for a week. Received physician notes on 9/22/05.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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