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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220060410013 · 01/21/2006 · 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
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
CHAIN,ROPE,CABLE-NT CONVY
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
28
Mine experience
29.17 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Employee was straightening out hoist ropes when he felt pain in his lower back. He was working in an awkward position. He later sought treatment and was removed from work on 2/8/06

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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