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NONPOWERED HAULAGE

220072130022 · 07/25/2007 · United Taconite LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
NONPOWERED HAULAGE
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Move non-self-propelled equip
Injury source
NONPOWRD VECH-DOLI,WHLBRW
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
6
Mine experience
18.56 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Cleveland Cliffs Inc; Laiwu Steel
Operator
United Taconite LLC
Mine
2103404

Narrative

Employee pushing a 4 wheel cart #1 conc ball mill floor, back wheels stuck on water hose. Lifted rear of cart to clear water hose felt a twinge in his low back. He did not seek medical treatment until two days later 7/27/07. We received medical 7/27/07. Employee has numerous back injuries over the years this seems to be a recur of old low back injury.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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