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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220080510047 · 02/06/2008 · United States Steel Corp-Minnesota Ore Operations

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck against stationary object
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
CHEST (RIBS/BREAST BONE/CHEST ORGNS)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
35.38 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
USX Corp (United States Steel Corp)
Operator
United States Steel Corp-Minnesota Ore Operations
Mine
2100282

Narrative

Employee was attempting to lift a dust seal with a metal hook and attach it to a railing. The hook slipped off the belt, causing the employee to fall backwards and strike his lower left rib area on the railing.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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