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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220062840035 · 10/06/2006 · Northshore Mining Company

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
WRENCH
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
UPPER ARM/HUMERUS
Days lost
0
Mine experience
4 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Cliffs Minnesota Minerals Company
Operator
Northshore Mining Company
Mine
2100831

Narrative

Injured employee was struck on left arm by falling tool. Miner working above was using 2"" open end wrench, 24"" long, to tighten flange nuts on steam line. Lost grip on tool and it dropped 50' to floor below striking contractor employee sweeping floor. Resulted in 2 stitch cut to left upper arm.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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