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MACHINERY

220072700011 · 09/22/2007 · United Taconite LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
29.46 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Cleveland Cliffs Inc; Laiwu Steel
Operator
United Taconite LLC
Mine
2103403

Narrative

While replacing wear plate on 57 loader employee was holding plow bolt in place by hand while his partner was removing the nut with an impact wrench. Plow bolt turned in place and cut gloved hand of employee. 7 stitches were required.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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