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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220053550032 · 08/10/2005 · Empire Iron Mining Partnership

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
FLOOR,WALKING SURF-NOT UG
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
17
Mine experience
22.08 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Cliffs Natural Resources Inc; ArcelorMittal
Operator
Empire Iron Mining Partnership
Mine
2001012

Narrative

Working on cooler, replacing carrying rollers. This requires a considerable amount of kneeling in awkward positions. His knee started to ache at the end of the job and shift. Treatment was sought and he eventually required surgery on 12/09/05.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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