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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220081080014 · 04/02/2008 · United Taconite LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
AXE,HAMMER,SLEDGE
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.77 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Employee repairing ball charging hose on 2A ball mill grabbed a 12 lb hammer to knock wedges out while doing so felt a pop in low right back. On 4/10/08 received Rcvid physician report of workability stating restrictions from 4/2/08 through 4/9/08. Restrictions ended as of 4/9/08. Employee did not work on 4/8 or 4/9 as these were normal days off work.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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