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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220062540057 · 09/06/2006 · Northshore Mining Company

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
THIGH/FEMUR
Days lost
0
Mine experience
4.04 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Cliffs Minnesota Minerals Company
Operator
Northshore Mining Company
Mine
2100209

Narrative

Employee was pounding a lip shroud on a shovel bucket with an 8# sledge hammer to remove the shroud. A small piece of metal from the shroud (1/2""-11/4"") flew off & embedded in his left thigh (through coveralls & jeans). The sliver was removed and he rec'd 3 stitches.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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