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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220073470003 · 12/11/2007 · Tilden Mining Company L C

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
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
FACE, MULTIPLE PARTS
Days lost
0
Mine experience
4.46 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
U.S. Steel Canada; Cliffs Natural Resources Inc
Operator
Tilden Mining Company L C
Mine
2000422

Narrative

Employee was removing a tail shaft wheel at Unit 2 gate. When the wheel did not come loose, the employee used wedges to help pry. When the wheel did come loose, it hit the employee in the left face and shoulder, resulting in stiches to lip and cheek. Employee returned to work for next scheduled shift.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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