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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220072690011 · 09/14/2007 · Empire Iron Mining Partnership

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
CROWBAR,PRY BAR
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
CHEST (RIBS/BREAST BONE/CHEST ORGNS)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
30.08 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Employee was installing shims on a cyclone pump barrel. While using a 5"" pry bar to lift the barrel he felt pain in his rib area. Was evaluated by a physician and was diagnosed to have a rib fracture.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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