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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220060380030 · 01/30/2006 · United States Steel Corp-Minnesota Ore Operations

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Caught in, under or between NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
BELT CONVEYORS
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
0
Mine experience
11 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
USX Corp (United States Steel Corp)
Operator
United States Steel Corp-Minnesota Ore Operations
Mine
2100820

Narrative

EE was working with partner changing out rollers on the 41 conveyor line. As they were removing the old idler wheel it shifted unexpectedly, pinching his right ring finger between the mounting channel and the wheel. He continued to work and sought treatment following shift end. He was diagnosed with hairline fracture to tip of right ring finger.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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